Valley Fever and the Workers' Compensation Gap

Valley fever is surging in Arizona and California, hitting outdoor workers hardest—yet Arizona refuses to classify it as work-related illness, leaving victims without compensation. A 1975 court ruling bars claims because the fungus is everywhere, making it nearly impossible to prove job exposure. California, meanwhile, mandates worker training and tracks cases, while Arizona’s lack of data and policy hinders protections. Advocates push for better tracking nationwide to shield those most at risk. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/325ef9cd1428d48d