COVID-19: Workers’ Compensation FAQs
… who has a confirmed exposure. Does the employer need to report the alleged work exposure to the WC carrier/TPA? In most circumstances – no. Exposure does not mean the employee sustained a compensable injury. A compensable injury is one that causes a disability or the need for medical treatment. My employee contracted COVID-19 while on a business trip for my company. Is this a compensable workers’ compensation claim? While an employee who contracts a disease while traveling for business may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in many jurisdictions, the analysis will be very fact-specific. In most states …
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