Accident insurance on company outings?

As summer approaches, it's time for company outings. If all goes well, everyone will have had a great day and team spirit will have been strengthened. But what if an accident happens?

This article is part of the special feature on company parties and company outings: What employers should pay attention to

Employees who have an accident during a company outing or at a company party are covered by statutory accident insurance . This is pointed out by the VBG statutory accident insurance institution in Hamburg.

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Tips on general accident insuranceWhether an accident occurs while visiting a restaurant, playing games or doing sports is irrelevant for the insurance coverage, as long as the Company outing is officially planned and accompanied by the company, all employees can take part in the company outing and it is clear that the purpose of the outing is to promote solidarity with the company.

Family members, guests or former employees can take part in the company outing, but they have no insurance coverage through statutory accident insurance.