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Practice question: Bunkhouse Rule

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Practice question

A required-residence employee is injured while taking an ordinary meal in the employer’s accommodation. Explain why a sleeping-only interpretation is too narrow.

Legal references

  • Arguilles v Wilhelmsen GR254586 July10,2023 MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2023/jul2023/gr_254586_2023.html Bunkhouse discussion and governing contract.
  • Arriesgado v Multinational Maritime GR275424 April29,2026 MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2026/apr2026/gr_275424_2026.html Bunkhouse discussion and ECC Resolution24-12-40.

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