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Worker in car accident during break: Are you liable?

by 11/02/2010

Q. Our company lets employees take two 15-minute paid breaks during their eight-hour shifts. One employee usually leaves the premises during her break and drives to a convenience store. If she were involved in a car accident on the way, would the company have any liability since she is still on the clock?

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