Understanding Workers' Compensation for Employees (V15)

What would happen if you were injured in an accident on the job? Who would pay your medical bills and compensate you for time lost from work? In the state of Florida, not all employers are required to provide workers' compensation insurance. Workers need to understand their rights and know if they are covered in the event of a work-related accident. The purpose of this 1-hour interactive online course is to educate employees about their legal rights under workers' compensation. The class explains what workers' compensation insurance is and who needs coverage. It also discusses proper procedures in the event of an accident, and how implemented preventative measures, such as safety awareness and a drug-free workplace program, can reduce the occurrences of work-related incidents and maintain a healthy workforce.

• Understand what workers' compensation is and why it is important
• Be familiar with Florida Statutes under Chapter 440 regarding workers'compensation
• Be familiar with the Family Leave Act and Americans with Disabilities Act
• Understand who needs workers' compensation coverage and who may be exempt
• Understand how preventative measures affect workers' compensation claims
• Know what to do in the event of an on-the-job accident
• Understand how to investigate an accident to prevent reoccurrences
• Have knowledge of the benefits available through workers' compensation
• Know what conditions are considered exempt from benefits
• Understand what may be considered an occupational disease
• Be familiar with employer liability and your right to claim benefits
• Know the costs of workers' compensation fraud and how to prevent it