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Is Coronavirus Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?

Does Workersu2019 Compensation Cover Me Against Coronavirus? <br>The answer to this question is u2018Yesu2019 and u2018Nou2019 at the same time. There are several factors that would determine your eligibility for compensation and other benefits arising from coronavirus. Factors That Would Determine Coronavirus as an Occupational Disease. Learn more.

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Is Coronavirus Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?

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  1. CORONAVIRUS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

  2. Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Me Against Coronavirus? The answer to this question is ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ at the same time.

  3. Some of the scenarios are: If the infection is due to Occupational Hazard covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act you are likely to be eligible for compensation. Health and safety professionals such as doctors, nurses, emergency workers, sanitation workers, and others are eligible for compensation. Workers in the travel industry such as airline staff and other modes of public transport, who may have contracted this illness while serving their clients, would be eligible.

  4. Factors That Would Determine Coronavirus as an Occupational Disease If the symptoms appear at work or immediately after the lockdown they may be considered as an occupational hazard. Co-workers falling ill due to Coronavirusand others at work showing similar symptoms. Underlying health conditions such as respiratory problems, diabetes, renal problems, smoking habits etc. may also determine the eligibility of compensation.

  5. KEEP IN MIND The illness itself doesn’t make one eligible for the compensation, but the chain of events and circumstances surrounding this illness.

  6. YOU CAN CONSULT PROFESSIONALS FOR BETTER KNOWLEDGE YOU CAN REACH US ALSO 1970 Broadway, Suite 450, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 444 6555 CONTACT@LATIMERLAW.COM

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