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Covid-19 Resources
California
CA Governor Newsom signed SB 114, creating a new Labor Code § 248.6, to ensure employees have access to COVID supplemental paid sick leave through September 30, 2022
California
DWC Issues Notice to Re-Adopt Emergency Regulation for Medical-Legal Evaluations and Reporting during COVID-19.
Connecticut
As reported by Gerald Davino II, Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission to open to the public and in-person hearings post Covid
California
April 26, 2021: Online Tool From DWC, Offers Information On New 2021 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Law (SB 95)
California
March 20, 2021: California Governor Gavin Newsom signs bill SB 95: Extends COVID-19 Supplement Paid Sick Leave and Includes Vaccinations and Self-Quarantine
California
On 9/17/2020 Governor Newsom signed a pair of Bills into Law. Bills expand access to workers’ compensation and require employers to notify local officials and employees of COVID-19 outbreaks in the workplace.
California
How employers can mitigate claims from employees injured while working from home
Illinois
Illinois Governor Pritzker has signed House Bill 2455 into law. This legislation enacts changes to the IL Workers' Compensation rules.
Pennsylvania
COVID-19 legislation expands the Pennsylvania Heart and Lung Act to provide 100% compensation of income for first responders who are unable to perform their duties due to COVID-19
Florida
Administrative Policy Change changes burden of proof for "Frontline State Employees" and "First Responders"
Nationwide
As each state emerges with different orders across the country, we recognize jurisdictions differ. As a National Law Firm, Testan Law is committed to provide the necessary legal guidance.
California
Presumption Discussion - COVID-19-related illnesses shall be presumed to arise out of and in the course of the employment
California
Governor Newsom (CA) issued Executive Order N-62-20, creating a presumption, COVID-19 injuries arise out of and during the course of employment
Illinois
Emergency amendment placed into effect April 16, 2020 by the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission