going and coming rule

going-and-coming rule.

1. The principle that torts committed by an employee while commuting to or from work are generally outside the scope of employment. [Cases: Master and Servant 302.]

2. The principle that denies workers’-compensation benefits to an employee injured while commuting to or from work. [Cases: Workers’ Compensation 719–755. C.J.S. Workmen’s Compensation §§ 431–432, 435–447.]

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词条贡献者

资深译员玉晶，毕业于国内顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各类与环境、安全与健康相关的法律文件。