Is there any duty for the employer to compensate employees who have contracted the virus?

Vidyaranjan · April 21, 2020, 11:07am

Currently, there is no requirement for an employer to compensate employees who have contracted the virus. However, certain State Governments have issued notifications/orders requiring employers to grant 28 days of paid leave to employees who have been infected with COVID - 19. If an employee gets infected due to coming to work, it may be possible for the employee to file a tortious claim for damages against the employer.

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Is there any duty for the employer to compensate employees who have contracted the virus?

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