What is within scope of employment for workers comp?

Workers’ compensation covers job-related injuries and illness. How far does this extend? A Michigan court awarded a widow workers’ compensation benefits for the death of her spouse that resulted from a fatal car accident while driving to a community college. He was encouraged by his employer to take the education and it was fully paid by the employer with no requirement of repayment, no promise of a raise, or a requirement of continuing to work at the company. The court said his death arose out of and in the course of employment. The lesson: Workers’ comp is broad. Remote workers are likely covered, but understand the scope of this coverage. #IdeaoftheDay