Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Everyone has a role to play to mitigate the potential impacts of COVID-19. Use simple everyday hygiene measures at all times:
- Wash your hands often
- Cover your sneeze or cough
- Stay home if you are sick
The public health risk is continually reassessed as new information becomes available. Stay up-to-date with information from reliable sources, such as:
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Public Health Agency of Canada
FAQs
Questions about Health and Safety
Is COVID-19 work-related?
What if a worker believes they contracted COVID-19 at work?
What is COVID-19, and how does it spread?
What preventative measures can we use in our workplace to mitigate the spread of COVID-19?
What role / responsibility do employers, supervisors and workers have in helping prevent the spread and preparing a response for COVID-19 in their workplace?
What should I consider in a risk assessment in my workplace for COVID-19?
Questions about your claim
Does a worker need a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 to receive benefits?
Does WorkplaceNL cover workers during self-isolation or quarantine when they are not sick?
How is work-relatedness of COVID-19 claims determined?
How will WorkplaceNL determine if a COVID-19 claim is accepted?
My business has been affected by COVID-19. What does this mean for my workers with existing claims?
What if a worker already has a WCB claim?
When is a COVID-19 claim accepted?