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 general rule regarding employer liability if they are unaware of a potential threat to their employees?

If someone is making more money from unemployment than their regular salary, what is their obligation regarding returning to work?