Many companies
have a yearly company trip where alcohol is flowing freely, and judgment can be
compromised by a “party” atmosphere. So,
what happens if you get injured during the company trip? Is your injury covered under workers’
compensation? If you slip and break your
collarbone because you slipped on the hotel’s steps, there are factors which
dictate whether this is workers’ compensation or not. The workers’ compensation laws of North
Carolina and South Carolina construe what is in the course of your employment
very broadly.
Factors that
come into play for an injury that occurred at a company outing include:
- Whether the outing was paid for by your employer.
- Whether you were paid wages while on the trip.
- Whether the outing was considered a fringe benefit of your job.
- Whether attendance was mandatory.
- Was the purpose of the outing was to benefit the employer.
So, if you have
been hurt on the job during a company trip, pick up the phone and call Tippens
& Zurosky, so we can be your voice, answer all of your questions, and file
your claim! Tippens & Zurosky has
knowledgeable, experienced attorneys who can fight for your rights during this
often long and difficult workers' compensation process. Call us at
704-343-0018, for a free consultation. Let us help you!
