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Perhaps that, Bill, is what might apply in this particular case. I guess people will feel he's entitled to something, if not 'full' benefits . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on September 4, 2014 at 1:49 PM
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Filing for workman's compensation requires thorough thinking on the relationship to the task and company policy, according to the labor laws. It's a big one. There is temporary disability.
posted by
BC-A
on September 4, 2014 at 7:57 AM
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Re: I think this is ridiculous
It sure sounds ridiculous, doesn't it, Bel? Like I wrote, I think it would have been one thing if a forklift had run over his foot, or if he had slipped on a wet floor and went tumbling down a flight of stairs. But injured while playing a 'game' basically designed for children? And on your 'own time?' I don't know! I'm sure this incident will set a precedent . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on September 4, 2014 at 7:10 AM
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Re: Jimmy
Naut has spoken! 
Yes, I see that side of it as well. But something tells me that this employee will still receive something. How much and for how long remains to be seen. So, you're not a kickball fan, eh . . . ? 
posted by
JimmyA
on September 4, 2014 at 7:07 AM
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I understand what you're saying, adnohr, and it is a difficult situation to conclude definitively. I assume you're saying that this employee is entitled to every penny of compensation he can get until he can work again. There must be a specific clause in these 'worker's comp' cases that covers such incidences, primarily because it actually happened away from the employee's place of work. I've just never heard of someone collecting any monetary settlements from their place of employment after being injured in a kickball game! Yes, we've regressed indeed . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on September 4, 2014 at 7:05 AM
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Well, to be honest, Sir Wiley, there are many workers out there who do 'fake' certain types of injures just to get that compensation. But in this case, when surgery is involved, I can't imagine that man trying to 'con' anybody! At least, I hope not . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on September 4, 2014 at 7:00 AM
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I'm sorry you had to go through that, TAPS, but the difference may have been your ability to work afterward. I believe that's what 'worker's compensation' is all about . . .monetary support until you're able to work again. I really can't imagine how this will actually play out, but I think every worker in the country will be paying attention . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on September 4, 2014 at 6:58 AM
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That's true enough, C C T. Since this man's boss more or less persuaded him to organize this event and participate, the man is probably entitled to something monetary. But to go through 'the system' to claim worker's compensation is a rather big deal. There should be a compromise . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on September 4, 2014 at 6:55 AM
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That's okay, jean. Believe me, everyone has a lot on their minds right now, and there are struggles galore! This was just something to toss out there for possible discussion. Hopefully, things will improve for you soon, and you can throw out all the comments you'd like . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on September 4, 2014 at 6:53 AM
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I don't think I would have either, FSI, but it would have been a 'nice' gesture on the boss's part to perhaps offer something while his employee was recovering. How that might actually work, I have no idea . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on September 4, 2014 at 6:51 AM
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Tough one, eh, lovelylady? I guess, when you put yourself in that man's situation, it's difficult to determine what should be done! A real poser . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on September 4, 2014 at 6:49 AM
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You're probably right, chuck. Again, if it had happened at his actual place of work, or if his boss had made attendance mandatory, he may have had a case. But the fact that it was a 'friendly' game of kickball . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on September 4, 2014 at 6:48 AM
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I think this is ridiculous
posted by
Bel_Marshall
on September 3, 2014 at 10:32 PM
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Jimmy
No comp! He was asked to organize the event, but surely not forced to participate in what is probably one of the most idiotic 'sports' ever invented...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 3, 2014 at 8:59 PM
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Here I'll have to disagree with you, Jimmy. Being back in the corporate jungle has made me realize to what point companies and bosses can influence your 'free' time. The guy was expected to be there, probably mentally and emotionally forced, if you know what I mean. Why should he lose out? It actually was work related. And guess what? Many, if not most, big companies now require workers to do 'voluntary' overtime without pay, and often enough too. Because the job market is lean, it's a typical 'if you don't do it, we'll find someone who will'. We've regressed.
posted by
adnohr
on September 3, 2014 at 7:31 PM
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JimmyA
The guy's a con and just wants conpensation. LOL
posted by
WileyJohn
on September 3, 2014 at 4:47 PM
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I was injured once at a company picnic playing a mean game of volleyball. I jumped up to spike same time as a big six foot four dued reached over my head to do the same thing and I came down on his foot. He jerked his foot out from under mine causing my ankle to turn and me to sit on it. Wow! did that hurt for a long, long time. I went to the doctor who said after x-ray that it was not broken, but badly sprained which was worse. It never even occurred to me to seek any kind of compensation.
posted by
TAPS.
on September 3, 2014 at 3:14 PM
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Money is the great decider Jimmy. It depends if one thinks it is needed, emotionally why not against principle.
posted by
C_C_T
on September 3, 2014 at 12:00 PM
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jimmy
its terrible to admit, but right now i cannot think of anything but myself. and how i hate it, but this too will pass and you will get better comments from me soon.
posted by
jeansaw
on September 3, 2014 at 11:45 AM
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Like you, I can see both sides in this one and am not completely sure what I would do until such a time came, which of course, I would hope never comes. If I had to guess, I would say that I would not have filed for workers' compensation, but again, I do not know for sure.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on September 3, 2014 at 11:30 AM
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posted by
lovelyladymonk
on September 3, 2014 at 10:52 AM
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For sure I would not sue or ask for compensation. I consider this a matter of principles.
posted by
Chuck_E_Ibrahim
on September 3, 2014 at 7:41 AM
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