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Workers' compensation statutes are designed to ensure that employees who are injured or disabled on the job are not required to cover medical bills related to their on-the-job injury, and are provided with monetary awards to cover loss of wages directly related to the accident, as well as to compensate for permanent physical impairments.
What else can I help you with?
Where online can you find what workers compensation is?
There are many websites that will provide this information, but one of the most reliable sites for information that is not biased and provides great resources is Wikipedia.
Where can one gain information regarding the workman's compensation laws in Maryland?
The Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission gives detailed information regarding compensation laws. One can also find out how to begin a claim and about the claims process.
Who handles workers compensation claims for Lockheed Martin?
Workers Compensation Appeals Board is the one that handles workers compensation claims for Lockheed Martin.
Should my human resources office at my job be able to provide me with information about workers compensation insurance?
Yes, it is one of the duties of the HR department to direct you regarding initiating a workers compensation claim.
Where can one find workers compensation consultants in the US?
In the United States, one can find workers compensation consultants by visiting their local government office. Another option is to contact the Department of Labor.
Do sole proprietors need workers compensation?
Check the state laws in where the sole proprietor is being operated. It changes from state to state. For example in California requires workers' compensation if there is one employee. But if it is a sole owner with no employees then the insurance is optional. In Alabama and Florida if you have four employees including the owner, then workers' compensation is a must. In Texas workers' compensation is not required at all, but the state does require the employer to post a sign stating that workers' compensation will not be provided.
Where can I find information online regarding workers comp in North Carolina?
http://www.workerscompensation.com/north_carolina.php is one of many websites that provide information about workers compensation in North Carolina. This website links you to rules and statutes and also provides forms you can download.
Where might one find information for finding workers compensation jobs?
You can find information by visiting a local temp agency. You can also visit certain websites for many local listings, contacts, and contact information.
What is the minimum amount of employees a company must have before workmen's compensation insurance is required in Illinois?
One. Workers compensation insurance can be carried on a one person company or not. However, if the company employs more than just the owner, workers compensation insurance is required.
How do you write a demand letter to an insurance company for workers compensation injury?
Workers compensation claims are asserted via a statutory procedure set out by the laws of each state. Compensation is paid according to a statutory formula based in part upon the earnings of th worker and the extent of the work-related injury. An employer, or its workers compensation insurer can agree to pay the benefits (to not contest them) or may contest them. If contested, the dispute is generally heard in a workers compensation court, which is a different one than where customary civil cases are heard. Like any cases a workers compensation case can be settled at any time.
What kind of lawyer do you hire if you are hurt at work?
First - a good one! Second - you would look for a lawyer who specifically handles workers' compensation claims. Don't just pick out any ol' lawyer - look for one in the field of workers' compensation.
What are theDifferences between workers compensation benefits and group disability insurance?
one sucks and the other one doesn't
