Sokolowski v. Best Western Golden Lion Hotel

OPINION

RABINOWITZ, Chief Justice.

Brenda Sokolowski was injured while on her way to work. The Workers’ Compensation Board (“Board”) denied her claim for workers’ compensation because she was not on her employer’s premises at the time of the accident. The superior court affirmed the Board. We reverse.

I. FACTS

Brenda Sokolowski worked part-time at Best Western Golden Lion Hotel (“Golden Lion”) as a cocktail waitress. She also worked full-time for a law firm as a legal secretary. At the Golden Lion, Sokolowski worked the evening shift from nine to two on weekends. On Saturday evening, January 21,…