In its decision, the court explained that the bowling event was during regular work hours, that Anixter paid employees who attended the event, and that Ms. Reynolds In its decision, the court explained that the bowling event was during regular work hours, that Anixter paid employees who attended the event, and that Ms. Reynolds "was not told" that she could have remained at work or taken a vacation day rather than attend the event. (Credit: George Rudy/Shutterstock)

A Florida court, reversing a ruling by a workers' compensation judge, has awarded workers' compensation benefits to a woman for an injury she sustained while bowling with co-workers during regular working hours.

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