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Is head lice infestation a workers compensation injury or first aid?

April 26, 2017compensation Head infestation injury LICE Workers

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Is head lice infestation a workers compensation injury or first aid?

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A head lice infestation is considered first aid. The employee will be reimbursed for medication, medicated shampoo, combs, etc. The time spent away from work for treatment is recorded as sick time, not worker’s compensation.