High-Tech Worker's Soccer Injury Ruled a Work Accident
Translated & summarized from TheMarker by baba
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Soccer injury during company game ruled a work accident.
- Employer's active involvement led to the ruling.
- Employee entitled to work accident benefits.
- Court cited employer's interest in inter-departmental synergy.
An employee of a high-tech company sustained an injury during a weekly soccer game involving company staff. The Regional Labor Court in Tel Aviv ruled that the injury qualifies as a work accident, entitling the employee to "injury allowance" payments from the National Insurance Institute. The majority decision stated that the employer was actively involved in financing and promoting the game and had an interest in fostering synergy between departments. The game was organized with the employer's involvement and advertised to employees via company email.
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