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<\/a>Workers Compensation for Work-From-Home Employees<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Employees who work from home get to enjoy all sorts of concomitant perks, like not sharing a bathroom with a dozen other coworkers or spending more time with the family pet. But do these workers also get workers\u2019 compensation perks if they are injured at home? The answer really depends on the circumstance and timing of the accident that caused the injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scope of Employment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
At-home workers are generally entitled to all the same benefits and protections as on-site workers. This also applies to workers\u2019 compensation benefits. Whether an employee works from home or not, in order to be covered under workers\u2019 compensation, they must have been injured while performing work-related duties. This is referred to as \u201cscope of employment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For instance, if an employee leaves their house in the middle of the workday to go grocery shopping, and during which is injured, they are not covered under their company\u2019s workers\u2019 comp policy because they were not performing a work-related duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oppositely, if the employee leaves the house to perform a work-related duty, like show a property to some potential buyers or make a delivery, then they should be eligible for workers\u2019 comp benefits after sustaining an injury during the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, if a remote worker is injured inside their house while performing work-related duties, they may qualify for workers\u2019 compensation benefits so long as the work-related duty falls within their scope of employment. Common examples of work-from-home accidents include car accidents, slip and falls, back and neck injuries caused by poor posture, repetitive stress injuries (i.e. carpal tunnel syndrome), and possibly mental stress<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many cases in which an injured-at-home employee is disqualified from workers\u2019 compensation coverage, such as causing the injury themselves or maintaining a hazardous at-home workplace environment. In fact, OSHA<\/a> does not have any regulations that require business owners to inspect or sign off on their staff\u2019s work-from-home offices. Additionally, if a remote worker is injured at home as a result of a hazardous at-home workplace, the business owner would likely not be liable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important to note that certain vocations are not covered by workers\u2019 compensation benefits<\/a>, such as domestic workers (i.e. nannies, babysitters, housekeepers), agricultural workers, and independent contractors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Were you recently injured on the job? Talk to a licensed and experienced personal injury lawyer to learn all about your rights to collecting a full workers\u2019 compensation settlement.<\/strong> Contact the legal office of Craven Blazek Law<\/a> at 317-881-2700 to schedule a free personal injury case evaluation<\/a>, today. We represent clients throughout the state, plus Indiana residents injured in other states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Do if Your Boss Does Not Want to Report Your Workplace Injury<\/a> The pandemic certainly changed the dynamic of the workforce. Many offices and professional businesses have leaned into the work-from-home strategy, finding that remote workers are happier, and therefore, produce higher quality work. Plus, incorporating remote staffing into a compatible business … Continue reading Who Might Be Ineligible for Workers\u2019 Comp?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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