special errand doctrine
special-errand doctrine. The principle that an employee will be covered by workers’ compensation for injuries occurring while the employee is on a journey or special duty for the employer away from the workplace. • This is an exception to the general rule that an employee is not covered for injuries occurring away from work. — Also termed special-duty exception; special-mission exception. See GOING-AND-COMING RULE. [Cases: Workers’ Compensation 718, 723. C.J.S. Workmen’s Compensation §§ 425, 430, 438–439.]
