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Workers’ Comp Coverage Immediately Expanded for COVID-19 Infections

HRWatchdog

On September 17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed SB 1159 , which goes into effect immediately, expanding workers’ compensation coverage for employees who contract COVID-19 through the year 2022. Usually, employees need to present evidence to establish their illness or injury is work-related to qualify for benefits. Presumptions.

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