A:Most injuries are covered by workers’ compensation as part of the agreement that the worker will always be able to receive coverage after a workplace accident. If your injury occurred outside the workplace, during an optional workplace party, or while you were engaging in an activity unrelated to your job, then your injury might not qualify. Certain repetitive stress injuries (RSI) and mental health difficulties might also not qualify you for workers’ compensation benefits unless you can show with medical evidence that they are directly related to your job.