The Labour Court has ruled that Covid-19 and Long Covid cannot be classified as occupational illnesses or workplace injuries, thus limiting the court's recommendations. Currently, at least 159 health workers are on a paid leave scheme that is set to end soon, with the court recommending an extension until the end of the year. A primary dispute exists between health unions seeking a specific Occupational Illness Scheme for Long Covid and the employer's stance, which aligns with the government’s current classification of Covid-related conditions.
At this point in time, Covid-19 and Long Covid are not considered occupational illnesses or an injury at work in this jurisdiction, which limits court recommendations.
The main point of contention is that unions are seeking to have Covid-19 defined as an occupational illness, while the employer maintains government has not chosen to define them as such.
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