New York, Alaska introduces COVID-19 adoption bills

Lawmakers in New York and Alaska introduced legislation on Friday to make COVID-19 a compensatory disease for certain working classes.

New York S.B. 1241 would amend the existing Employment Compensation Act to make COVID-19 a compensable occupational disease for workers who have to perform their jobs outside the home during a period when non-essential enterprises are closed and may be exposed to the virus. The legislation applies to a wide range of workers, including first responders, key and healthcare professionals, and those working in transport, hospitality, schools / day care and public services. immediately.

Alaska HB 45 would create a presumption of compensability for COVID-1

9 during a declared disaster situation for first-time inspectors, health care professionals and teachers and daycare centers acquiring coronavirus. To be entitled to workers' compensation, workers must have a positive test or diagnosis and have worked outside their homes with the public within 14 days of the positive test or diagnosis. November 15, 2020.

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