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Article Summary: Holiday party injuries may be covered by workers’ compensation if the event is work-related. Key factors: Attendance required or encouraged Employer paid for/controlled the party Business activities or client interactions occurred Injury caused by employer-controlled conditions Travel to/from the party or injuries from severe intoxication are usually not covered. Report injuries immediately, document evidence, and seek medical care to protect your claim. The

Article Summary To protect your business from Workers' Compensation liability for a holiday party, you must ensure the event is undeniably voluntary and social, not an extension of work. Minimize liability by holding the event off-site, avoiding any mandatory business activities, and, most critically, controlling alcohol service through professional bartenders while offering and promoting safe transportation options.     If an employee is injured at a purely voluntary, social

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Work Injuries Up in 2017 According to the 2017 Annual Report of Workers Compensation and Workplace Safety published by the PA Department...