Systems for workers’ compensation are in place to aid injured employees in getting better after suffering an injury at work. An injured worker must follow specific procedures, such as reporting their injury and starting the claims process, in order to receive the benefits they are entitled to.
Employers also have responsibilities to assist their employees in receiving the benefits they require, therefore participation in the workers’ compensation system is not simply the duty of the injured party. Keep reading to learn what your employer is required to do if you are injured or suffer a workplace illness. Then contact PLBH at (800) 435-7542 if you require legal help.
Educating workers on their rights
The majority of companies are legally obligated to maintain workers’ compensation insurance, and part of that obligation includes informing employees on pertinent federal, state, and corporate policies. The need to offer workers’ compensation extends well beyond merely purchasing insurance; it is the employer’s responsibility to make it possible for each employee to get those benefits in the event that they sustain an injury at work.
You might receive information at different times during your employment
New hires typically receive information about workers’ compensation at the time of hire, and rules typically call for periodic reminders of this information to be made available to employees. Employers are typically required to put a poster in a prominent location that contains information on the laws, the benefits that are available, details about the company’s insurance provider, the rights of employees who are hurt, and how to report accidents when they happen.
Acting as a conduit between employees and the insurance company
Employers should assist with the recovery process after a work accident in addition to offering advice on what to do if an employee is hurt. When a worker reports an injury, their employer is required to give them the relevant documentation and information on how to submit a claim. The employer will cooperate with the employee and the business’s insurance provider as the injury claim develops to find a solution.
A workers’ compensation case’s “resolution” unfortunately occasionally results in a claim denial. It is crucial to have an experienced lawyer on your side at every stage of the claims process. After an on-the-job injury, PLBH team is here to help you get the benefits you are due. Call us now at (800) 435-7542 to get started.