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Are we liable for a car accident arising due to employee illness?

Q: One of our employees suffers from chronic migraines. When he develops a migraine during his shift, he drives home to either finish his shift from home or take personal leave. If he should have an accident while driving home, can our business be liable? We are based in Queensland.

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