Worker's Claim of Assault by Colleagues Goes to Board for Resolution

A New York appellate court ruled that a question about whether a worker’s alleged assault by her co-workers occurred in the course of her employment should have been directed to the Workers’ Compensation Board for resolution. Case: Chin v. Doherty Enterprises, No. 2019-12874, 07/13/2022, published. Facts: Amber Chin worked at a Panera Bread franchise allegedly owned by Doherty Enterprises. She alleged that after she finished her shift on Oct. 4, 2017, she left the premises and later returned to pick up her brother, also an employee, and was assaulted by her co-workers ...