California Partner Discusses Pending Case That Could Decide Employer Liability for Take-Home COVID-19 Exposure

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7.26.22

In an interview with McKnight’s Senior Living, Benjamin Ebbink shares his insight on a pending California Supreme Court decision that could make California employers liable if an employee brings COVID-19 home to their families from the workplace. This comes after an employee alleged that they contracted COVID-19 at work and brought it home to a family member who then contracted it.

Ben urges employers in high-exposure industries like healthcare or long-term care to pay attention to this case to determine if they will be affected. The case could be a bellwether of how other states might rule on similar matters.

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