Workers' compensation generally provides benefits for injuries or illnesses that are directly related to a worker's employment. Out of the options you've provided, here is the analysis:
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Payments to the family of a worker who died - Yes, in many cases workers' compensation can provide death benefits to the family of a worker who dies as a result of a work-related accident or exposure.
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Medical treatment for injuries caused by a car crash that occurred while an employee was on vacation - Typically, workers' compensation does not cover injuries incurred while an employee is on vacation, as these injuries are not considered work-related.
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Payments to a worker after they retire - Workers' compensation does not typically provide benefits to workers after they retire unless those benefits are related to a prior work-related injury that results in long-term disability.
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Training to prepare an employee who was disabled by a workplace accident - Yes, workers' compensation can sometimes provide vocational rehabilitation and training services to help an injured employee return to work or acquire new skills.
Therefore, the correct responses are:
- Payments to the family of a worker who died.
- Training to prepare an employee who was disabled by a workplace accident.