b'Garys CornerContinued from page 15be prepared to prove they have made a reasonabletherefore the employer will have to defend itself in determination as to the work-relatedness of employeethe case of recordability by demonstrating that it did COVID-19 cases.When an employer questionsact reasonably in making its determination.an employee with a known case of COVID-19, theAll Association Members please remember that questions and responses should be documented byyour Membership includes your Legal Services Plan. the employer, dated, and stored in a location whereThis plan allows you one free consultation up to the employees health information will be protected.30 minutes per month via phone, email, or office If an employer decides that a particular case is notconference with Legal Counsel.To take advantage work related, it should document any and all reasonsof this, please contact Auman Mahan & Furrys Gary supporting that determination.In addition, employersAuman at 937-223-6003 ext. 3111.This program is who typically rely upon their workers compensationexclusive to current Members.insurance carriers to investigate worker claims, should not strictly rely on the insurance companys investigation to determine the work-relatedness of the virus.To comply with OSHAs directive, employers shouldundertakeanindependentinvestigation (which may have to be more extensive than their workers compensationinsurance carriers investigation) of each claim and arrive at their own conclusions about the work-relatednessofCOVID-19 cases. If the employer is in oneofthefewstatesthat prohibitprivateworkers compensation insurance the bulkoftheinvestigationon work relatedness will fall on theemployersshoulders. OSHAhasmadeitclear thatitistheresponsibility of the employer to make the reasonable determination and, 16 www.mrca.orgMidwest Roofer'