Workers' Compensation

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  FAQs

  How do I know if a workplace injury, illness or death gives rise to a workers' compensation claim?

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  Checklists

  Respond to a Workers' Compensation Incident Checklist

  This checklist may be used to navigate a response to a workers' compensation claim. When an employee is injured on the job, the workers' compensation system typically governs how the employee should be compensated and what the employer's obligations and rights are when it comes to responding to workers' compensation claims.

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  Letters and Forms

  Texas Employer's Report of Non-Covered Employee's Occupational Injury or Disease, DWC007

  As mandated by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation, covered employers must file the Texas Employer's Report of Non-Covered Employee's Occupational Injury or Disease, DWC007.

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  How To

  How to Manage Workers' Compensation Costs

  This How To details the steps a prudent employer should take to actively manage its workers' compensation program to help control costs.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Independent Contractors: Delaware

  Delaware considers different factors to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under its workers compensation law, unemployment insurance law, and more. This guide provides an in-depth review of Delaware employment law requirements with respect to independent contractors.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Independent Contractors: Maryland

  Maryland considers different factors to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under its unemployment insurance law and wage and hour law. This guide provides an in-depth review of Maryland employment law requirements with respect to independent contractors.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Independent Contractors: District of Columbia

  The District of Columbia generally applies a common law test to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. An ABC Test is used in the construction industry. This guide provides an in-depth review of District of Columbia employment law requirements with respect to independent contractors.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Workers' Compensation: Nebraska

  Updated to reflect the required letter from the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court to employees with reported injuries, effective July 18, 2026.

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  FAQs

  Are independent contractors covered by workers' compensation?

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  Letters and Forms

  Texas Return-to-Work Reimbursement Program for Employees, DWC008

  As recommended by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation, eligible employers may file the Return-to-Work Reimbursement Program for Employees, DWC008, with the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation.