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Workers' Comp Claim Denied for Tenn. Telecommuter Assault Victim

Southeast News • November 26, 2007
The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled that a telecommuter who was attacked while preparing lunch in her kitchen wasn't entitled to workers' compensation benefits for her injuries. In the case of ...

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Subject: RE: I Disagree

Posted On: November 28, 2007, 8:22 am CST
Posted By: CompMan
Comment:
There's one significant difference here; the woman was in her home, not in a business office. Had she been in a business office her employer would have had the duty to provide some level of security which, if breached, creates an exposure for WC. The employer had no control over a private residence. You can't have it both ways. There are some inherent risks in working from home.
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RE: Just my thoughts... lastbat
Jul 25, 2008, 3:16 pm
Just my thoughts... Brian
Jul 25, 2008, 2:55 pm
RE: RE: RE: RE: I Disagree SP
Dec 11, 2007, 10:46 am
RE: RE: RE: I Disagree JInman
Dec 3, 2007, 1:23 pm
RE: RE: I Disagree LLCJ
Dec 3, 2007, 10:52 am
RE: I Disagree CompMan
Nov 28, 2007, 8:22 am
RE: Worker comp claim denied to the Tenn telecommuter lastbat
Nov 27, 2007, 11:35 am
Worker comp claim denied to the Tenn telecommuter Jeneare
Nov 27, 2007, 11:03 am
I Disagree A Conservative
Nov 27, 2007, 8:37 am
RE: Tenn Supreme Court Curious
Nov 26, 2007, 1:25 pm
Tenn Supreme Court Exadjuster
Nov 26, 2007, 12:36 pm
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