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Workers' Compensation
Last reviewed: June 2026
Who this is for: Any first responder hurt or made ill on the job.
What this is
Florida’s general workers’ compensation framework covers physical injuries sustained on the job. For COVID-19 specifically, the strongest pathway is federal PSOB (SAFR Act 2020), not §440.151.
Report to your employer immediately — WC deadlines are strict. (For COVID specifically, the strongest federal path is PSOB; see that result.)
What to do next
Report the injury to your employer immediately — workers’ comp deadlines are strict. For COVID, also review the federal PSOB result.
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See if you may be eligibleThe law behind this
Statute / authority: Ch. 440
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