An Injury That Occurs While an Employee Is Commuting to or from Work

question 97

True/False

An injury that occurs while an employee is commuting to or from work is usually not considered to have occurred on the job or in the course of employment and hence is not covered by workers' compensation law.

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Definitions:

Social Identity Theory

A theory that explains how individuals categorize themselves and others into various social groups, leading to a sense of identity based on group membership.

Realistic Conflict Theory

A social psychological model that explains intergroup conflicts, hostility, and aggression as a result of competition over resources or status.

Self-Serving Bias

A common cognitive bias that leads individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors while blaming external factors for their failures, thus preserving their self-esteem.

Overgeneralized Belief

A cognitive bias where an individual applies a general rule too broadly, assuming that it applies in far more situations than it actually does.