Tag: COVID-19 pandemic legislation

Some Essential Workers Receiving Workers’ Compensation During Quarantine

Microscopic view of Coronavirus, a pathogen that attacks the respiratory tract. Analysis and test, experimentation. Sars. 3d render

Essential Workers and Workers’ Comp While just about everyone has been ordered to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic, some businesses that have to stay open in order to keep a skeletal infrastructure intact. These are the legendary “essential workers” who have managed to retain their jobs during the quarantine. However, it is not clear… Continue reading Some Essential Workers Receiving Workers’ Compensation During Quarantine

Minnesota Gov. Walz Signs Bill to Protect First Responders, Workers on COVID-19 Front Lines

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday evening signed a bill that expands workers’ compensation eligibility for emergency first responders and front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill, H.F. 4537, expands eligibility for front-line workers by creating the presumption that a COVID-19 infection is work-related, unless the employer is able to prove the infection happened… Continue reading Minnesota Gov. Walz Signs Bill to Protect First Responders, Workers on COVID-19 Front Lines