民生直通车丨事关工伤认定等，新规发布维护职工和用人单位合法权益

Core Points - The new regulations released by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security aim to clarify the application of the Work Injury Insurance Regulations, enhancing the protection of both employees and employers' legal rights [1] - The guidelines address various scenarios for recognizing work-related injuries, including commuting, remote work, and medical malpractice during treatment [1][4] Group 1: Commuting and Work Injury Recognition - The new guidelines specify that injuries occurring during commuting, when the employee is traveling between their residence and workplace on a reasonable route, can be recognized as work-related injuries, provided the employee is not primarily responsible for the accident [2] - Recognition of work-related injuries during commuting will rely on legal documents issued by traffic management authorities or effective court rulings [2] Group 2: Remote Work and Work Injury Recognition - The guidelines clarify that injuries sustained while working from home, if proven to be work-related and arranged by the employer, should be recognized as work-related injuries [4] - Simple communication through messaging or emails does not qualify as work-related activities for injury recognition [4] - If an employee falls ill at home while fulfilling work requirements, it may be considered as being within "working time and working position" if sufficient evidence is provided [4] Group 3: Medical Malpractice and Work Injury - The guidelines state that medical malpractice during treatment does not affect the recognition of the original work-related injury or occupational disease [3] - However, any damages resulting from medical malpractice that are not caused by the work-related injury or disease will not be covered by the work injury insurance fund [3] Group 4: Adjustments in Benefits - The guidelines specify that if a work injury employee requests a reassessment of their labor capacity and the conclusion changes, their disability allowance and living care fees will be adjusted from the month following the new conclusion, while the one-time disability compensation will not be adjusted [5]