How much work must I miss in order receive workers’ compensation checks?
Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation provides that a person injured on the job must miss 5 calendar days before becoming entitled to workers’ compensation benefits which are payable as of the 6th day, and not before. If a person is out of work due to an industrial accident for more than 21 days, then the insurer is required to pay for the first 5 days. If an injured work misses more than 5, but less than 21 days, then payment is made only for the days missed after the fifth day.
