Login or become a OHS Alert subscriber

Lunchtime soccer injury compensable, games encouraged

A Commonwealth employee who injured his back while playing a social soccer game has been awarded workers' compensation, after the AAT found he was regularly allowed to take extended lunch breaks - without loss of pay - to participate in the matches.

You need to be logged in to read this article.

Subscribers log in here

Having trouble using your subscription? Contact us for help or check our FAQ page here for answers to commonly asked questions.

Non subscribers: Access OHS Alert by starting your subscription here.

Haven't seen OHS Alert before? For a 28-day free trial sign up here.

Go back to our homepage here.

Jurisdiction
AustMap Tasmania Victoria South Australia New South Wales Australian Capital Territory Queensland the Northern Territitory Western Australia National / Commonwealth