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Are on-the-job injuries covered if they are the result of the employees misconduct?

April 26, 2017Covered employees injuries misconduct on-the-job

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Are on-the-job injuries covered if they are the result of the employees misconduct?

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No. Workers compensation does not provide benefits for an injury or accident resulting from an employees willful misconduct (i.e., fighting, horseplay, willful act of third party for personal reasons, injuries related to alcohol or drug abuse.