Workers Compensation, Employers Liability Coverage and COVID-19: Trending Issues

As businesses start to resume operations following the COVID-19 community lockdown, issues relating to workers' compensation and civil liability are .. Read more expected to become top concerns for employers and insurers. An influx of claims relating to COVID-19 exposure is anticipated, especially now that several states are extending their workers' compensation laws.Aside from ensuring that safety procedures are strictly observed and enforced in the workplace, employers should also understand the implications of COVID-19 to their insurance policies. They must review their existing workers’ compensation and employers’ liability policies for coverage.The Knowledge Group has assembled a panel of key thought leaders to provide the audience with an in-depth analysis of workers’ compensation and civil liability issues which employers and issuers may face in relation to employees’ exposure to COVID-19. Speakers will also offer the precautions companies can implement in preparing for a claim.