Business Trip “Guest” Has No Claim For Injuries Unless His Presence Served A Business Purpose
It is not unusual for a non-employee to accompany an employee on a business trip.
As you can imagine, sometimes accidents happen and injuries occur. What if the non-employee “guest” is injured? Can he sue the employer? In Mid-States Plastics, Inc., the Kentucky Supreme Court recently clarified that in order for such a guest to hold the employer liable, the employee must have acted within the scope of his authority in inviting the guest and the invitation must have been for the purpose of accomplishing the work of the employer. This is a good decision for employers.
To read this opinion, click here.
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Deborah S. Adams is a member of Frost Brown Todd LLC and practices in the labor and employment law practice group. She represents management in the areas of employment discrimination and wrongful discharge.