April 16, 2020
Introduction: There is clearly a need for guidance and clarification in this area given the daily increase in the number of COVID-19 cases being reported throughout California and more importantly employees who have already filed workers’ compensation claims and the unpredictable number of employees who will file worker’s compensation claims in the foreseeable future alleging they were exposed to or contracted COVID-19 as a result of their employment.
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