October 18, 2022 Workshop:
A number of people who contract COVID develop medical issues that persist even after they test negative. When COVID is contracted in the workplace, employees who develop “long COVID” may be eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits, including lost wages and medical expenses. In this video, Robert Grey, an attorney from Grey & Grey, LLP who specializes in Workers’ Compensation cases, explains what Workers’ Compensation covers, how to apply, important deadlines, and guidelines for making a long COVID claim successful.
Video:
Other Resources:
- The Basics of Workers’ Compensation
- Bulletin: Long COVID: Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Benefits
- Top Ten Things Union Members Need to Know about Workers’ Compensation
- New York State Workers’ Compensation Board
Published: March 8, 2023 | Last Modified: March 15, 2023
