Labor/Employment
Jul. 14, 2020
What employers need to know: Coronavirus as a work-related illness, part 1
Does workers’ compensation cover COVID-19 that may have been contracted by employees in the workplace? The answer is “it depends.” Are employee cases of COVID-19 reportable under the federal and state Occupational Safety and Health Acts? How can it be proven — or disproven — that COVID-19 was contracted in the workplace? Part 1 of this 2-part series addresses workers’ compensation issues; Part 2 addresses reporting requirements.
Rosanna Carvacho
Shareholder
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP
Email: rcarvacho@bhfs.com
Rosanna is based in the firm's Sacramento office. She has worked in and around California politics for over 15 years.
Does workers' compensation cover COVID-19 that may have been contracted by employees in the workplace? The answer is "it depends." Are employee cases of COVID-19 reportable under the federal and state Occupational Safety and Health Acts? How can it be proven -- or disproven -- that COVID-19 was contracted in the workplace? Part 1 of this 2-part series addresses workers' compensation issues; $95
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