Perez v. Van Groningen & Sons, Inc.
Supreme Court of California · 1986
41 Cal.3d 962, pp. 967–970
ATTORNEY REVIEWED
Reviewed by Andrew (Andy) R. Gillin
California State Bar #45226 ↗ · Approval recorded November 4, 2026
How we record review approvalWhat the court decided
A worker could still be doing the employer’s work despite breaking a rule against giving a ride.
Where the rule has limits
This does not make every personal trip a work trip. Scope of employment depends on the work and facts.
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Questions this decision helps explain
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