As with any workers' compensation case, the most important first step is to gather the necessary facts. Especially when it comes to a home-related injury, an investigation must take place as to whether or not the injury took place within the course of employment. (Credit: Tirachard/Adobe Stock) As with any workers' compensation case, the most important first step is to gather the necessary facts. Especially when it comes to a home-related injury, an investigation must take place as to whether or not the injury took place within the course of employment. (Credit: Tirachard/Adobe Stock)

As many employees have adjusted to working from home, trading their cubicle for a kitchen table and the board room meetings for Zoom appointments, many have become accustomed to making a workplace out of practically anywhere.

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Emily Payne

Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.