Employers in California are required to have an injury and illness prevention program. Repeated exposures at work, such as hurting your wrist from doing the same motion over and over or losing your hearing because of constant loud noise.Ī. One event at work, such as hurting your back in a fall, getting burned by a chemical that splashes on your skin or getting hurt in a car accident while making deliveries. If you have a work-related injury or illness, your employer is required by law to pay for workers' compensation benefits. In addition to the FAQs below, employees may call 1-80 during normal business hours to speak to a live representative at the Division of Workers' Compensation Information Services Center.Įmployees may call a local office of the state Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) and speak to the Information and Assistance (I&A) Unit for help during regular business hours, or attend a free seminar for injured workers.įact sheets and guides on a variety of topics can be found on the I&A Unit's Web page.Ībout navigating the workers' comp system About the basics:Ī. Answers to frequently asked questions about workers' compensation for employees
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