When Is Coronavirus Covered By Workers’ Comp? How To Tell When You’ve Got A Claim On Your Hands

The chorus of Prince’s “Raspberry Beret,” Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” Toto’s “Africa,” Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts” or Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” could all become common tunes around office bathrooms as employees become increasingly concerned about COVID-19.

Lists of 20-second portions of songs to jam to while washing your hands, guides on how to stop touching your face, and warnings about an impending shortage of surgical masks abound as individuals try to reduce their risk of being exposed to the virus.

Individuals aren’t the only ones responsible for managing the risks associated with coronavirus, however. For companies, the disease could potentially have workers’ compensation or general liability implications.

Businesses are starting to take notice and from telecommuting options to employee travel bans, they’re trying to mitigate their exposure to the risk.