General Insurance Co. of America v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

CLARK, J.

Petitioner seeks review of a workers’ compensation award to an employee’s widow contending the going and coming rule precludes her recovery.

Edward Chairez, the deceased, was employed as a delivery and service man, his work day commencing at 8 a.m., including Saturday. He commuted to work in his personal automobile, departing from his residence at approximately 7:30 a.m. The employer did not compensate its employees for their commute expense or for their activities prior to 8 a.m.

*598The employer’s place of business is on South La Cienega Boulevard in Los Angeles. The few parking…