Back To Work: Workers' Comp, Unemployment And Safety

The video explores employee rights regarding returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. It addresses three main questions: eligibility for workers' compensation if infected at work, employer obligations to protect workers from difficult customers, and the requirement to return to work if unemployment benefits exceed regular salary. The video highlights the variability in state laws for workers' compensation, the limited liability of employers for customer-related incidents, and the necessity to return to work despite higher unemployment benefits.

What is the main factor that determines if an employee is entitled to workers' compensation for COVID-19?

• The company's size

• The employee's age

• The employee's job title

• The state laws where the employee works

Which state has recently passed a law ensuring workers' compensation for COVID-19 cases?

• Texas

• Florida

• California

• New York

Under what condition are employers generally not liable for incidents involving difficult customers?

• If the incident occurs outside of work hours

• If the employer had no prior knowledge of the potential incident

• If the customer is a regular visitor

• If the employee is not injured

What should an employee do if they earn more from unemployment benefits than their regular salary?

• Return to work if the job is available

• Negotiate a higher salary

• Refuse to return to work

• Continue to stay on unemployment benefits

What is the purpose of unemployment benefits according to the video?

• To temporarily substitute for a salary

• To replace the need for a job

• To provide a permanent income

• To encourage early retirement