special hazard rule

Definition of "special hazard rule"
  1. A deviation from the typical commuting rule that permits a worker to receive compensation from their employer for injuries incurred while traveling to or returning from work
How to use "special hazard rule" in a sentence
  1. When an employee was injured in a parking lot, they invoked the special hazard rule to claim compensation.
  2. The company had to pay for the employee's medical expenses due to the special hazard rule that applied to her injury while commuting.
  3. The special hazard rule enabled the employee to seek damages from their employer, despite the incident occurring during his journey to work.

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