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Difference between revisions of "Disability and Causation in Workers' Compensation (7:IX)"

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* RSCM II #C4-32.00 for Other Matters
* RSCM II #C4-32.00 for Other Matters


== F. Workers Compensation in Relation to COVID-19: ==
== F. Workers' Compensation in Relation to COVID-19: ==


Along with other benefits such as CERB, CRB, CRSB, CRCB, and the B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers, it possible to receive compensation from the Board for contracting COVID-19 in the course of employment. The facts required for a successful claim are:
Along with other benefits such as CERB, CRB, CRSB, CRCB, and the B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers, it possible to receive compensation from the Board for contracting COVID-19 in the course of employment. The facts required for a successful claim are:
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In reference to the second factor, the risk related to employment is determined by a whether a worker will be naturally exposed to those who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, such as hospital workers, or workers who have regular close interactions with customers, such as retail workers.  
In reference to the second factor, the risk related to employment is determined by a whether a worker will be naturally exposed to those who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, such as hospital workers, or workers who have regular close interactions with customers, such as retail workers.  


More information can be found at www.worksafebc.com/covid-19.  
More information can be found at www.worksafebc.com/covid-19.


== G. Special Issues for all Occupational Disease cases: ==
== G. Special Issues for all Occupational Disease cases: ==
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