Injured while on unauthorized absence

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(07-22-2012 08:52 PM)PPRNNews Wrote:  The co-worker is a friend to those being at risk. At least from the emails I've received.

And the front line supervisors and up are aware of these breaks and often goes out with the line staff.

And that makes this a very thick bally-wick.

That's the evidence that should be used if there is an injury and the claim is denied. anything that shows the that the employer saw these offsite breaks as part of the job would bring it under coverage. supervisors knowledge and participation often makes such activity "authorized" for comp purposes.
unfortunately there is no way to tell beforehand how the claim will be handled.