COVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation

As the world continues to navigate the complex situation with Covid-19, there are emerging questions about how workers’ compensation may or may not be in play for employees. While time will help us evaluate this scenario, there are a handful of useful guides available, like the article below. At this point, depending on how an employee is exposed to Covid-19, they may be able to seek workers’ compensation coverage. Yet, because this situation is evolving so quickly, we just don’t know what will and won’t qualify. If you think you’ve been exposed to Covid-19 through the course of your normal work, reach out to discuss.

Read more on the Comp Journal site: Virus impact on comp limited; Some insurers pledge to cover medical and emergency workers.

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