202005.05

What if I get exposed to COVID-19 at work?

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A lot of employees are going to be exposed to coronavirus or COVID-19 while working; if that happens, you should contact an attorney. If you test positive and here’s why sometimes, if you’re exposed, you may have a compensable work comp claim. So the way I look at this is for employees who are our…

202005.05

What if I have tested positive for COVID-19, do I have to report to work?

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If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19, you should not go to work. Now, under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, if you test positive, then you need to notify your employer, and you need to self-quarantine for whatever period of time your doctor has said. Now, if you work for an employer that has less…

202005.05

My work is not essential, but they are requiring me to come in, do I have to?

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If you work for an employer who’s requiring you to come into work, but you don’t think that they’re an essential business, then if you don’t show up, you’re not going to get paid, and you might jeopardize your job. The better approach to this would be every local government at the city and county…

202004.18

Here’s to the Essential Workers

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Here’s to the Essential Workers. If you are still working outside your home during the Shelter-in-place order and you are diagnosed with COVID-19, contact Black & Jones immediately to find out what your rights are. Don’t bear the burden and cost of this virus yourself! Call us at 815-967-9000 for a free consultation!