Which benefit type is not provided under the workers' compensation system?

In the context of the workers' compensation system, punitive damages are not a type of benefit provided. The purpose of workers' compensation is to offer a no-fault system that compensates employees for work-related injuries or illnesses, covering medical expenses, lost wages during recovery, and compensation for long-term impairments or disabilities.

The focus of workers' compensation is on aiding the injured worker to recover and return to work, which is why it includes medical benefits to cover necessary treatments, temporary disability benefits that compensate for lost income during recovery, and permanent disability benefits for long-term job impact due to a workplace injury. Punitive damages, however, are intended to punish an employer for negligent or malicious behavior, which is outside the scope of workers' compensation. This system operates on the premise of providing immediate and fair compensation without needing to prove fault, thereby excluding punitive damages.