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DEFENDING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS IN THE NEW ENGLAND STATES INJURIES SUSTAINED WHILE WORKING FROM HOME Due to the ongoing social distancing and shelter-in-place measures, many employees are now working remotely from home. We have received a number of questions regarding how to handle any claimed injuries that may occur while these employees are working from home. The short answer is that…
THE IMPACT OF LAYOFFS FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING MODIFIED OR LIGHT DUTY AS A RESULT OF THE ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN Massachusetts Disability is a two prong test and is not based solely on an economic factor. Claims after a layoff should be denied . In Massachusetts, the test for loss of earning capacity has two prongs: “[Incapacity for work] combines two elements:…
BREAKING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ISSUES IN THE COVID-19 CRISIS There are many issues and concerns that are arising as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and the corresponding full or partial shutdown of the courts, medical facilities and work areas. If anyone has a coronavirus fact pattern they would like to ask us about please email us (see email addresses at…
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LIABILITY FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN THE NEW ENGLAND STATES We have recently received questions from many employers and insurers regarding how to handle claims involving coronavirus/COVID-19. The analysis of compensability for infectious disease differs between each state. Such claims require close investigation of the actual exposure to the virus and the nature of the particular employment, as well…