Which of the following scenarios would NOT be acceptable under workers' compensation for coverage?

In the context of workers' compensation coverage, injuries that occur during a lunch break are generally not considered covered events. Workers' compensation is designed to cover injuries that happen in the course of employment or while performing job-related duties.

When an employee is on their lunch break, they are typically not engaged in work tasks and may not be under their employer's directive, making it a time when they are not "on the clock" in terms of job responsibilities. This means that any injury sustained during this time may fall outside the parameters of workers' compensation coverage.

In contrast, injuries occurring while an employee is conducting work-related duties, participating in a company-sponsored event, or traveling for work are typically covered by workers' compensation. These activities directly tie back to the employee's role and responsibilities within the organization, aligning with the purpose of workers' compensation to safeguard employees against job-related injuries.