No payout for Australia sex at work: woman loses claim

strong>Aussie “Sex at Work” Woman Denied Workman’s Compensation Claim

Sydney, Australia – Australia’s High Court put an end to a curious legal challenge stemming back to 2007 yesterday following a four-hour challenge. At issue was a Workman’s Compensation claim by a woman who was injured while on a business trip. While on the trip, she spent the night at a local motel with accommodations having been booked by her employer. During the night, she and a male partner engaged in physical congress which at some point involved tugging on the light fixture overhead.

Regardless of which partner pulled on the light fixture, it gave way striking the woman causing physical trauma to her mouth, nose, and tooth. She later filed for workman’s compensation stating that the incident occurred during a business trip even though she wasn’t engaged in actual work for her employer at the time.

Back in December 2012, the woman won her claim by a ruling from the Australian Federal Court which agreed with her that despite not being engaged in a work-related activity, she was away from her residence for reasons strictly having to do with her employment. The government appealed and the high court overturned the lower court’s ruling. The decision will have a far reaching impact because of the narrow definition of “work-related” injuries.

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