Under which condition would Workers' Compensation benefits be denied?

Workers' Compensation benefits can be denied if the employee was involved in a felony at the time of the injury. This is because benefits are designed to cover injuries sustained while performing job-related duties, and engaging in illegal activities can be viewed as a violation of the terms of the coverage. The rationale behind this is that Workers' Compensation is intended to provide support for employees who are injured in the course of their employment, and actions that are illegal or against company policy could nullify that support.

In contrast, being on a break, walking to the car, or engaging in routine work tasks generally fall within the scope of potential Workers' Compensation claims, assuming the injuries occurred under circumstances related to employment. For instance, if an employee is injured during routine tasks or while preparing to leave work, they could still be eligible for benefits, as those situations are typically seen as part of the employee's scope of work, unless other specific exclusions apply.