Question

Which of the following circumstances would NOT be an injury considered to "arise out of and in the course of" the employment?

a.An employee was injured during a lunch break in the factory parking lot.
b. This refers to the nature of the risk to which the employee was exposed at the time of the accident.
c.It involves evaluating whether the injury is connected to the work environment or job duties.
d.if an employee slips and falls while walking to their desk in the office, this would likely be considered as arising out of employment.

Answer 1

Option a. An employee was injured during a lunch break in the factory parking lot.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the context of workers' compensation, the phrase 'arise out of and in the course of employment' refers to injuries that occur while an employee is performing their job duties or engaging in activities that are directly related to their employment. Based on this definition, option a would NOT be considered an injury that arises out of and in the course of employment. This is because a lunch break is typically considered a personal activity and not directly related to job duties.