which results in a period of hospitalization, quarantine,
isolation or other control measures due to infection or
exposure, shall establish a presumption that the individual's
medical condition or inability to work is work-related hazardous
duty.
(b) Hazardous duty deemed on-duty time.--An individual with
an established presumption of work-related hazardous duty under
subsection (a) may not be required to use sick time, vacation
time, personal time or any other accrued paid time off or
contractual time off to cover the period of incapacitation or
inability to work.
(c) Eligibility for unemployment compensation.--
Notwithstanding any provision of the act of December 5, 1936
(2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment
Compensation Law, an individual with an established presumption
of work-related hazardous duty under subsection (a) shall be
eligible and qualified for unemployment compensation for the
duration of the period of incapacitation or inability to work.
(d) Eligibility for workers' compensation.--Notwithstanding
any provision of the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338),
known as the Workers' Compensation Act, an individual with an
established presumption of work-related hazardous duty under
subsection (a) shall be eligible and qualified for workers'
compensation for all medical costs related to infection or
exposure.
(e) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following
words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this
subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"COVID-19." The novel coronavirus as identified in the
Governor's proclamation of disaster emergency issued March 6,
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