Practice question
Under Rule III of the Amended Rules on Employees' Compensation, what connection is generally required for an accidental injury and resulting disability or death?
- The accident must arise out of and in the course of employment.
- The worker must be an officer of the employer.
- The accident must occur only inside the head office.
- The employer must first be convicted of a crime.
- The worker must have signed a CBA.
Legal references
- https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/10/48368 — Amended Rules on Employees' Compensation, Rule III Sections1–3 and Rule IV Section1.
- https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/22/68420 — SSS v. Simacas, G.R.217866, June20 2022, main opinion, reasonable work connection and substantial evidence.
- https://ecc.gov.ph/frequently-asked-questions/ — ECC official explanation of compensable sickness and injury.
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