This information was gathered from my readings in the internet. I have compiled what I consider the best narrative explanation summary of the Workers Compensation Law. I f you have any questions or situation related to this matter, please consult legal counsel.
The State of Florida in an effort to raise funds created a whistle-blower website that was launched in June 2009 and has raised over $500,000 in penalties since inception to companies not carrying workmen compensation coverage. Two stop work orders have been issued for two employers in Palm Beach County and eight in Miami-Dade County.
Workers' compensation is a state program requiring employers to have an insurance policy covering employees for work-related injuries. Should an employee be injured on the job, the employer or the insurance company will provide payments for medical care and lost wages due to the injury. Though the employer (not the employee) pays the insurance premium, the cost of workers' compensation is ultimately passed to the consumer in the form of higher prices for goods and services.
Workers' compensation is a state program requiring employers to have an insurance policy covering employees for work-related injuries. Should an employee be injured on the job, the employer or the insurance company will provide payments for medical care and lost wages due to the injury. Though the employer (not the employee) pays the insurance premium, the cost of workers' compensation is ultimately passed to the consumer in the form of higher prices for goods and services.
If the employer or the insurance carrier refuses to pay for medical care, lost wages or other matters, an injured employee should call the Division of Workers' Compensation The Division of Workers' Compensation will attempt to remedy the problem through an informal resolution process. However, if that does not work, the employee will have to file a claim for benefits. If an injured worker has not yet consulted an attorney, it would be wise to do so at this point. Properly filing a claim can be complicated and mistakes may threaten a worker's right to benefits.
If both parties refuse to settle the dispute, a hearing will be held before a judge of compensation claims. At the hearing, both sides present their cases and the judge has 30 days to render a decision. The judge has the authority to require the losing party to pay the winner's court costs, including attorneys' fees. Appeal of the compensation judge's decision must be directed to the First District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee.
Employers are prohibited from discharging or threatening any employee for asserting a valid claim for workers' compensation benefits. However, employers are not required to hold an injured employee's position until they can return to work.
A final point: filing a false claim for workers' compensation benefits is a third degree felony and has serious consequences.
José F. Padró, CPA.
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