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Workers Compensation Act Summary Poster (English) DWC-08 - Rhode Island
| Workers Compensation Act Summary Poster (English) Form. This is a Rhode Island form and can be used in Compliance Department Of Labor And Training Workers Comp . |
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & TRAINING This employer is subject to the provisions of the WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT of the State of Rhode Island Workers Compensation Insurance Company: Adjusting Company: Telephone: Policy Effective Date: In accordance with Rhode Island General Law 28-32-1, temhe ployer must report to the Director of Labor and Traininevery g personal injury sustained by an employee if the injury incapacitates the employee from earning full wages for at least three (3) days or requires medical treatment, regardless of the period of incapacity. I f the injury proves fatal, the report must be filed within forty-eight (48) hours. If not fatal, the report shall be made within ten (10) days of the injury. An injured employee shall have the freedom to choose medical treatment initially. The employees first visit to a nfacilityy under contract or agreement with the employer or insurer to provide priority care shall not be considered the employees initial choice. For more information about Workers Compensation procedures and benefits, call the Education Unit at (401) 462-8125 or TDD (401) 462-8084. If you suspect fraud, contact the Fraud Prevention Unit at (401) 462-8110. In accordance with Rhode Island General Law 28-29-13, this notice must be posted and maintained in conspicuous places where workers are employed. Fines may be imposed for noncomplianc e. DWC-8 (5/2002)
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