What are my employees workmans comp responsibilities?
All workman’s comp laws require employees to notify their employee of a work-related injury or illness within a specific time period. If employees fail to do so, they risk forfeiting their workers comp benefits. Additionally, workers must accurately complete necessary injury reports and claims forms, and sometimes send them to their state commission, to be eligible for workman’s comp benefits. In some states, employees must obtain written permission from their employer or insurer before changing medical practitioners. Finally, employees claiming disability benefits must notify their workman’s comp insurer if they have a change of income or are considering a new job.
