For many Americans, COVID-19 has transformed working life. Almost two years after the start of the pandemic, approx 6 out of 10 workers in the U.S. who reported that their work could be done primarily from home worked remotely most or all of the time, according to a February 2022 Pew Research Center survey. What hasn’t changed, however, is the importance of knowing your rights as a teleworker – which includes understanding how workers’ compensation for telework may apply.
To this end, Just business compiled tips dealing with compensation of workers for remote work, based on information from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other online resources.
workers compensation is a program mandated by most state governmentss, which provides benefits to workers who have become ill or injured on the job. Essentially, it is an occupational disability insurance for employees. Benefits vary by state and policy, but may include coverage for medical expenses, rehabilitation expenses, compensation for lost wages, or a combination of the three for employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses.
Read on for answers to some common questions about employee compensation in a remote work environment, such as: B. What type of coverage remote workers might have, what typically counts as a work-related injury in that environment, and how employers can help prevent home office injuries.
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