Employers

Yes, confirmation of a positive COVID-19 diagnosis is required in order to receive benefits.

No, we do not provide coverage to workers who are quarantined, self-isolating or sent home on a precautionary basis and are COVID-19 symptom free. 

To determine the work-relatedness of COVID-19 claims, we look at details such as the person’s employment activities, their symptoms and whether they have a diagnosis of COVID-19.

WorkplaceNL adjudicates work relatedness and benefit entitlement based on the specific and unique circumstances of each individual case. We will gather all required information when making this decision.

Contact the adjudicator or case manager to discuss any impact this may have on these claims.

WorkplaceNL will continue to make decisions on claims, share appropriate information and pay benefits to workers, where entitlement exists. For questions relating to existing claims, contact the case manager. 

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If a worker has a positive PCR test result for COVID-19 and believes they contracted it at work, they should submit a Report of Injury (Form 6).

You may submit your Report of Injury through MyWorkplaceNL.

The worker must advise their employer so they can complete an Employer’s Report of Injury (Form 7).

Employers are required to report workplace injuries or illnesses resulting in lost time or the requirement to seek medical treatment within three business days of being made aware of them. You can file your Employer’s Report of Injury (Form 7) through connect. Any claims submitted for COVID-19 will be reviewed and adjudicated on a case by case basis. 

For a COVID-19 claim to be accepted, WorkplaceNL must determine that a worker contracted the virus as a result of an exposure arising out of and in the course of employment.