How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?

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How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?

The law requires all employers in the state to insure themselves either by purchasing a workers` compensation policy from a private insurance company or by qualifying for selfinsurance as determined by the state.

The law covers all employers employing one or more persons for any part of a day. It includes public employers and their agencies, with the exception of federal employees who are covered by the Federal Employees Compensation Act.

Other Hawaii Workers' Compensation FAQs

Q: How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Report It To My Employer?
A: If you are injured you should report the injury to your employer immediately. It is then your employer`s responsibility a report with the state Division of Labor … More
Q: What Workers' Compensation Benefits Am I Entitled To?
A: You may be entitled to receive all reasonable and necessary medical treatment, benefits for lost wages, benefits for specific injuries resulting in permanent … More
Q: If I Am Injured On The Job Can I Choose The Doctor Who Treats Me?
A: You may select any physician or surgeon who is practicing on the island where the injury occurred. If the services of a specialist are needed, you may select any … More
Q: When Will My Benefits Begin And How Much Will They Be?
A: In the case of permanent total disability or temporary total disability the employee may be entitled to a weekly benefit equal to 662/3 percent of his average … More
Q: If I Am Unable To Return To The Type Of Work I Did Before I Was Injured, What Happens?
A: If your employer has employment available to you within your medical restrictions and you decline, your employer may request a modification or termination of your … More
Q: My Employer Has Denied My Claim, What Do I Do?
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