What does the law require of employers?
Employers must: a) Obtain workers’ compensation insurance or obtain permission to self-insure; b) Post a notice in each workplace that explains workers’ rights under the Workers’ Compensation Act and lists the insurance carrier, policy number, contact information, etc.; c) Keep records of work-related injuries and report to the Commission those accidents involving more than three lost work days; d) NOT charge the employee for any part of the workers’ compensation insurance premium or benefits; e) NOT harass, discharge, refuse to rehire, or in any way discriminate against an employee for exercising his or her rights under the law.
