Supreme Court Awards Benefits to Worker Injured While Volunteering at Event

The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that a worker who suffered injuries while volunteering at an employer-sponsored event was entitled to benefits. Case: Goulding v. NJ Friendship House Inc., Nos. A-48 and 083726, 02/08/2021, published. Facts: Kim Goulding worked for North Jersey Friendship House Inc., a nonprofit organization that assists those with developmental disabilities. Goulding worked as a cook from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Her responsibilities included preparing meals for Friendship House's clients and teaching vocational classes to clients. On a S...