Workers’ compensation is one of the many industries that has been greatly impacted by COVID-19. An influx of workplace illness claims and a decrease in on-the-job injury claims due to the stay-at-home ordnance is just one of the many changes within the system. The 2019
Although we may be witnessing life returning back to a somewhat normal state, researchers are still hard at work developing an antiviral medication that could serve as COVID-19 treatment and possible prevention. At Emory hospital, a drug called EID-2801 has the potential to cure COVID-19
Many people have found themselves working from home over the past several months. Telecommuting has given individuals the ability to continue many of their job responsibilities from the safety of their home. Although this offers many benefits to workers, a large area of concern surrounds
If you have been infected with COVID-19 and have had to take time off work as a result, you may be wondering when it is appropriate to return to work. Perhaps your employer gave you a period of time that is either longer or shorter
There are many workers whose jobs are not able to be remotely done at home during this pandemic, and they continue to work in person. They are deemed essential workers, and that ranges from working in a hospital, to a grocery store, public transportation, food
Before the coronavirus pandemic broke out, injury-based claims vastly outnumbered the amount of disease-based claims. In the recent weeks, however, we have seen numbers adjust and reveal an entirely different story about which type of claims are being filed more frequently. Many states are implementing
There have been many changes recently due to coronavirus altering the way we live. COVID-19 has especially impacted the workforce and normal operations of many businesses. In response to the pandemic, many companies have decided to limit or modify their operations to best suit their
During this confusing time, it is important to stay in-the-know with how COVID-19 is impacting workers’ safety and rights. The Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group periodically releases updates on how specific industries and states are being impacted by the pandemic. There have recently been
An occupational exposure or on-the-job injury claim covers workers who are exposed to diseases or infections through activities related to their job duties. Oftentimes, this applies to workers who come in contact with dangerous substances or chemicals that can result in a myriad of health
This is an incredibly difficult and unpredictable time in our world. With coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading rapidly, it is still hard to know how we will all be affected both in the short term and long term. While it seems like life is currently on pause, the