Practice question
Explain the two routes for establishing that sickness and resulting disability or death are compensable under the Employees' Compensation rules. Is the fact that an illness appeared while the worker was employed sufficient by itself?
Legal references
- https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/10/48368 — Amended Rules on Employees' Compensation, Rule III Sections1–3 and Rule IV Section1.
- https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/22/68420 — SSS v. Simacas, G.R.217866, June20 2022, main opinion, reasonable work connection and substantial evidence.
- https://ecc.gov.ph/frequently-asked-questions/ — ECC official explanation of compensable sickness and injury.
Answer this question in flashcards to review your response and continue practicing.