• A deviation from the course of employment may be an issue in disputes about workers’ compensation or about the employer’s tort liability to third parties based on the employee’s actions. See COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT. Cf. FROLIC. 3.Insurance. A departure by an insured party from a routine course of action, resulting in increased risk of some loss that the insured is indemnified against. [Cases: Insurance 3059. C.J.S. Insurance § 768.] 4.Maritime law. A departure from the terms expressed in a bill of lading or other transportation contract.
deviation
1. Generally, a change from a customary or agreed-on course of action. 2.Employment lawA departure from one’s course of employment to tend to a personal matter.
