The Pandemic at Work: A Legal Insight into COVID-19 Claims

In an insightful article by Pat Murphy for Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, we talk about workers' compensation claims arising from COVID-19, with a  focus on the legal considerations of "inherent risk" and causation. Angel C. Melendez is featured for his role in representing a supermarket worker in a pioneering case before the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA). This case underscores the legal challenges and efforts to define the parameters of compensation eligibility for workers affected by the pandemic. We work to highlight  COVID-19 as an inherent risk of employment, and discuss what it means for workers across industries. Read More Here