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Journal
Journal of Individual Employment Rights
ISSN
1055-7512 (print) 1541-3799 (electronic)
Volume
6
Issue
2
Date
1/1/1997

Article Facts

Title
Injuries Arising Out of or in the Course of Employment? Sportive Acts, Skylarking, and Goosing
DOI
10.2190/CCYR-LUVE-CLLF-4FB1
Author
Sharlene A. McEvoy
Pages
127-140
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Injuries Arising Out of or in the Course of Employment? Sportive Acts, Skylarking, and Goosing

Sharlene A. McEvoy

DOI: 10.2190/CCYR-LUVE-CLLF-4FB1

Abstract

From time immemorial, workers have engaged in prankish activities on the job and some have been injured. Whatever these activities are called—goosing, skylarking, or sportive acts—it is clear from case decisions that workers' compensation is not a fruitful avenue for a favorable resolution of these claims. In some recent cases, common law causes of action for money damages have provided remedies for injured workers.

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