Instructions : Write a one-page essay discussing how employee misconduct is looked at when determining whether an
Question:
Instructions: Write a one-page essay discussing how employee misconduct is looked at when determining whether an injured employee is eligible for benefits under current workers’ compensation law and related principles. Pay close attention to the facts and make sure you: (1) state the applicable law and/or legal principles implicated by the facts; (2) apply the law to the facts and explain how they support your arguments and conclusions. You will lose credit if you make arguments or draw conclusions but do not state the specific law or legal principle that supports your position. You must explain the legal and factual basis for your arguments and conclusions.
Chapter 15 Essay Question
Workers’ compensation requires that for an injured employee to be eligible for benefits, the employee must be injured arising out of employment and in the course of employment. Questions frequently arise when the injury is caused by the employee’s misconduct or the misconduct of a fellow worker. Write a one-page essay discussing how employee misconduct is looked at when determining whether an injured employee is eligible for benefits under current workers’ compensation law and related principles.