For which reason can a work-related injury be excluded from workers' compensation coverage?

A work-related injury can be excluded from workers' compensation coverage for several reasons, including those listed in the options. Each of the identified scenarios—leisure activities, pre-existing conditions, and injuries that occur outside work hours—highlights situations where coverage may not apply.

Injuries sustained during leisure activities typically do not qualify for workers' compensation because these activities are not performed within the scope of employment. When an employee is engaged in personal interests or recreational activities, even if done on work premises, they usually are not acting within the course and scope of their job, which is essential for a claim.

Injuries involving a pre-existing condition can also be excluded from coverage if the work-related injury exacerbated the condition but wasn't the primary cause of the injury. Workers' compensation is designed to cover injuries that arise out of and in the course of employment, so if it can be established that a pre-existing condition is the primary issue, the claim may be denied.

Furthermore, injuries that occur outside of work hours are typically not eligible for workers' compensation benefits because the employee is not engaged in work-related duties. Coverage is generally restricted to incidents that happen during the performance of job activities.

Therefore, each of these reasons collectively supports the assertion that work