What should an employee do when an injury occurs on the job?
An employee should immediately report the injury to the employer orally and in writing, or at least within 30 days of the injury. The employee should also file a claim with the North Carolina Industrial Commission within two years of the injury using Form 18. What benefits does an employee receive while out of work? An employee is eligible to receive a “temporary total disability” check each week when completely unable to earn wages as the result of the work-related injury. The employee is eligible to receive total disability benefits until he or she is able to return to work. An employee is not due compensation for the first seven (7) days of lost time unless the period of disability exceeds 21 total days. Therefore, payment for days one through seven is made only after the total disability continues beyond 21 days. What amount is the employee paid in weekly benefits while out of work? The total weekly disability check is two-thirds (2/3) of the employee’s “average weekly wage.” Usual
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