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District of Columbia Workers’ Compensation Notice

July 15th, 2005 Posted by Jane

I know that the District of Columbia ’s Worker’s Compensation Notice protects both employees and employers in the case of on-the-job accidents. Of course, there are many rules governing both parties when dealing with compensation claims.

Under the law, I understand that employees have rights, but that they also need to follow certain procedures:

An employee must report a work-related injury or sickness promptly to their employer and to the Office of Workers’ Compensation. They must fill out a form and send it to both parties promptly.
Employees are entitled to the services of a physician or hospital of their choice and to lost wages.
The employee can’t collect under the law and then sue their employer for compensation.
In order to collect benefits, the employee must file a written claim within one year after the injury, or within one year after the last payment of benefits.
The law gives the employee the right to attorney representation, if they desire.

I know that employers must also submit forms and follow regulations:

Employers are required to have Workers’ Compensation insurance coverage if they employ more than one person.
Employers are required to display a compliance poster at each worksite.
In case of a claim, the employer must submit a report with the Office of Workers’ Compensation, and a copy to their insurance company. This must be done as soon as possible, but no later than 10 days after an employer is informed of an accident.
An employer must provide employees with all forms needed to complete a claim. Once the employer has received notice from the employee, they must send the employee a notice of his/her rights and obligations by certified mail.
The employer must furnish reasonable medical and hospital services, other remedial care or vocational rehabilitation, and various types of disability compensation, to an injured or disabled employee.

The District of Columbia Complete Labor Law poster reflects both the State and Federal laws on one convenient poster. This one posting will assist employer’s to become compliant per the worker’s compensation laws.