Claims Kit

Physician Selection Sections 2323, 2343

The employee has the right to treat with any physician, surgeon, dentist or other medical provider of their choice. The employer can require that the employee have an examination performed by their doctor in order to substantiate the claim.

Posting Requirements Section 2306

The notice must be posted in a conspicuous and accessible location in or about the premises or place of employment and where employees normally pass.

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Penalties for Late Reporting Section 2313

An employer may be fined $100 to $250 for failure to file a first report of injury.

Reporting of Claim by Employer Section 2313

Employers are required by law to file a First Report of Occupational Injury or Diseasewithin 10 days after knowledge of a work related injury to the Office of Workers' Compensation and their workers' compensation insurance carrier. A first report is required no matter how minor the injury. The report is not an admission of liability and can not be used as evidence in a contested claim.