Browse Workers FAQs

Browse Worker Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ReliaCard Visa and How Does It Work?

Where are Workers' Compensation field offices located?

What happens if I commit Unemployment Insurance fraud?

What do the abbreviations on my check stub mean?

If I have been receiving payments from workers' compensation, am I eligible for unemployment benefits?

What if I disagree with the decision on my eligibility for benefits?

What does it mean to be disqualified?

How do I file my claims for payment?

What happens if I go on vacation or am sick for one or more weeks?

What happens if I work two weeks and then need unemployment benefits again?

Do I have to pay federal taxes on my benefits?

Can I still work part-time?

Can I file a claim against another state?

How long will I receive benefits?

Once I'm eligible, what do I do to receive benefits?

How much will I receive for my unemployment benefits?

How do I apply for Unemployment Insurance?

Who qualifies for Unemployment Insurance?

Who can file for Unemployment Insurance?

What is Unemployment Insurance?

Can an employer adopt a commission policy which provides that: (a.) Employees are not eligible to receive commissions for sales which are made following an employee's termination? (b.) Employees are not eligible to receive commissions for customer payments received following an employee's termination? (c.) Employees are not entitled to receive any commission accrued after termination?

Can an employer adopt a vacation policy which provides that: (a.) Unused days at the end of the year are lost (rather than being carried over or paid?) (b.) Vacation days are earned only upon reaching the employee's anniversary date and, as such, no pro rata use or payment will be made if employment ceases before the employee reaches his anniversary date? (c.) New employees do not earn any vacation time until reaching the first anniversary date?

Are employers required to post wage, wage-hour or family leave posters?

Is an employer required to provide meal and rest breaks?

If an employee were to die, what rules apply with respect to the final payment of employment wages to that worker's heirs or next of kin?

What changes have there been for females concerning overtime pay?

Is an employer required to pay overtime premium pay to employees who are employed on a public works project?

Is an employer required to pay overtime premium pay to employees who are:

Is it permissible for an employer to adopt personnel policies which provide that no payment will be made upon cessation of employment (whether by retirement, resignation, or discharge) for unused sick days, peersonal days, and vacation days? If so, can such a policy provide that no such payment will be made if an employee resigns without giving at least ten (10) days' written notice or before his or her anniversary date?

When must the final paycheck be provided to any employee who resigns, retires, or is discharged?

If substance abuse testing or a criminal records check is required by the employer as a condition of employment, can the applicant be required to pay the cost of taking that test?

Can an employer make deductions from an employee's wages due to:

What is the State's minimum payment with respect to an employee garnishment?

If an employer wishes to change its workweek or an employee's rate or manner of pay, how much advance notice is required? How must this notice be communicated?

How long after a workweek or bi-weekly pay period ends must employees be paid (e.g., if a workweek ends at midnight on Sunday, by what date must the check be distributed?)

Can employees be required to accept direct deposit of their paychecks?

If a payday falls on a weekend or holiday, when must paychecks be distributed?

How frequently must employees be paid?

What is the State's Minimum Wage?

Where should I send correspondence regarding workers' compensation?

Where should I send a workers' compensation injury report?

What is an Independent Medical Exam (IME) and do I have to attend?

Do I get paid travel reimbursement from Workers' Compensation?

What if I disagree with a Final Determination issued by the Workers' Safety and Compensation Division?

My workers' compensation case is closed, how do I re-open it?

What workers' compensation medical treatments are limited or not allowed?

What medical procedures are covered by workers' compensation?

Where can I get medical treatment for my workers' compensation claim?

My employer says I have to see their doctor for my work related injury, do I?

I am going to be off work, how do I get paid for my lost wages?

I was injured on the job, what do I do now?

Do I need to have MSDS sheets for household chemicals at my place of business?

Who receives the money from an OSHA penalty?

How can I get on-site OSHA assistance without a penalty?

Where do I send the OSHA 300?

What is the State's minimum payment with respect to an employee garnishment?

How do I file a wage dispute against my employer?

How do I find out the status of my Workers' Compensation case?

WORKERS

OSHA Information

Report an Injury

Check Workers' Compensation Claim Status

Help and Frequently Asked Questions

File for Unemployment

File a Bi-Weekly (Continuing) Unemployment Claim

Comments & Concerns

Report Fraud