National News Desk

Drunk Receives Workers Comp

Posted by Staff Writer
Friday, May 25, 2001 12:00 AM EST
Category: In The Workplace
Tags: Workplace Injuries, Workers Compensation

The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld a ruling by the Wisconsin Industry Review Commission that an employee who passed out in the cold while drunk on a business trip is entitled to Worker's Compensation. The Commission ruled that the employee was on the trip for business purposes. However, because he was injured while intoxicated, the Commission reduced his recovery by 15%.


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