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Jul 10, 2023 maritime-law seafarers-rights disability-benefits work-related-injury poea-sec bunkhouse-rule

When Is a Seafarer's Injury Work-Related? The Arguilles Case Explained

The Supreme Court clarifies when an off-duty injury on board a vessel is compensable, applying the bunkhouse rule and POEA-SEC standards.

Jun 26, 2017 seafarer disability benefits bunkhouse rule personal comfort doctrine poea-sec labor law

Seafarer Basketball Injury Held Work-Related Under Bunkhouse Rule

Supreme Court rules seafarer's basketball injury on board is work-related under the Bunkhouse Rule and Personal Comfort Doctrine.

Apr 2, 2012 seafarer rights disability benefits poea-sec work-related injury bunkhouse rule labor law

When Onboard Recreation Becomes Work-Related: Seafarer Disability Claims Under the POEA-SEC

The Supreme Court clarifies when injuries from onboard recreational activities are compensable under the POEA-SEC and the Bunkhouse Rule.