Workers’ Comp: Does It Cover Remote Workers Too?
The number of telecommuters and remote workers has increased across the world over the past two years. During the pandemic, many employers realized that work from home is more cost-efficient. Even the Oklahoma Department of Human Services wants to close about half of its locations and let its employees work from home. According to many surveys, WFH increased the production rate compared to before.
No doubt that it is an excellent news for the state and the workers as working from home can save up to $6 million. But what do you think will happen if any employee gets hurt? Don’t be worried, remote workers and telecommuters also are covered by workers’ compensation if they are injured during job duties.
But, indeed they face a lot more difficulties to get the claim compared to on-site workers. That’s why it would be a wise decision if you consult with a hurt at work lawyer before filing a claim in OKC court. The expert will help you to go through the legal process and complexity strategically.
What Does Workers’ Compensation Cover?
Workers' compensation is an insurance policy that provides financial advantages to the employees who sustain work-related injuries. Employers cannot sue their employees during the coverage period and the injured employee can get financial support to fulfill his or her requirement.
Do Remote Workers Get to Cover Every Time?
Sometimes the remote workers may not be able to get the coverage like the on-site workers. The following are:
Classification as a contrazzctor
Purposely self-inflicted injuries
If the worker gets injured outside of working hours
If the employee was drunk or drugged during an accident.
If your employers don’t fulfill your claim, then contact a hurt at work lawyer quickly.
What Do the Remote Workers Claim?
Certain types of job-related injuries can happen both in-house and on job sites. These injuries are car crashes, lifting and bending injuries, trips and falls, Repetitive stress injuries, eye strain and carpal tunnel.
Many people think that doing work from home is considered a safe workplace. Aside from that, many employers do not require performance traffic. Therefore, they may claim that your injury occurred off-hours. No matter what that says, you are still able to get the compensation.
Working from home does not mean that your employer is not responsible for your accident. This insurance system is a faulty process and you can claim benefits for your injury. But don’t take it lightly. Consult with the expert hurt at work lawyer to know the legal process in detail.
Understanding Your Right
Undoubtedly, different principles apply to compensation in various states. Only an attorney can explain the legal process to him or her. If you or your loved one have experienced a work-related accident and want to file a claim, visit us at Chiaf Law Offices. Our team of experts will try their best to get you justice and fulfill your requirements in OKC.
**This content is not legal advice and does not presume, establish or imply any relationship between client and attorney.