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legally no, since no one knows about it. Morally, yes.

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Q: If an employee was injured while under the influence of drugs and the employer was not aware of the drug use does workmen's comp apply?
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What is workmens comp?

A insurance provided by employers for injured employees. There is a provision in Texas law whereby an employer may elect not to purchase workmens' comp insurance. About 33% of Texas employers do not have WC insurance.


If an employee is injured because of another employee's negligence by hurrying to finish a task can he sue the employee or employer?

I believe you can sue both. Consult a lawyer.


How many hours does an employer have to give an employee on work comp for light duty hours?

Normally hours are not specified. It is only the condition of the employee that matters. By law the employer is required to 'return to light duty' the injured employee.


What if your employer does not carry disability insurance on you?

If you live in Nevada an employer does not have to. In fact the Nevada will defend the employer, if an employee is injured on the job and the employer does not have W/C Insurance. I've been though this.


If a school district employee gets injured on the job does the employer pay his wages while absent?

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Could a manager be sued by an injured employee for not preventing a fight at work?

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What progressive reform supported workers who were injured on the job?

workmens compensation


Florida workers' comp can employee choice the doctor?

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What is compentancy?

Worker's compensation is insurance coverage for employees to compensate them in case they are injured while performing their job. The employer pays a premium that covers medical expenses and lost wages in case their employees are injured. If these benefits are excepted the hurt employee must release the employer of further liability. The insurance company pays the claim and the employee can no longer sue the employer for the injury.


Can you sue your employer even if you are getting paid workmens compensation?

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Does a main employer have to pay earned sick leave if an employee is injured and receiving Workers Compensation on another job?

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Does your employer have to file for workmens comp after they tell you to take time off because they dont have work for you?

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