Question

Jack was invited to lunch by his supervisor to discuss his annual performance evaluation. As Jack was walking to the restaurant, he twisted his ankle in a pothole on the street. Which party is responsible for covering Jack’s medical bills?

Answer 1

Answer: The party responsible for covering Jack's medical bills is his EMPLOYER.

Explanation: Under business law, which is the law which governs business and commerce, Jack attending a meeting at a restaurant to discuss his annual performance evaluation can be termed as official office hours. In this case, whatever happens to Jack as a result of working during working hours is a responsibility of his employer.