Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Law For Employers

If you or a loved one has been injured at work, you are entitled to workers’ compensation. The attorneys at Bellotti Law Group, P.C. have over 40 years of experience in workers’ compensation and will fight to make sure that you receive the compensation you deserve. Contact an attorney to go over the specifics of the case, help you navigate the legal system, and to obtain the maximum amount of workers’ compensation possible. Call 617-225-2100 from a free consultation today. 

In Massachusetts, all employers are required to have workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. Workers’ compensation coverage provides benefits for workplace injuries or illnesses. Partially compensate for lost wages after the first five calendar days. The Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) oversees workers’ compensation law. 

As an employer, you are responsible for certain situations under the law. The DIA is not responsible for setting the rates of workers’ compensation. There is a specific department, called the Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau of Massachusetts. 

The Massachusetts workers’ compensation act require you to cover all workers at all times. This coverage is for medical care for worker-related injuries or illnesses or partial wage replacement when your employees need time off to recover. 

Workers’ compensation covers all your employees, regardless of the amount of time an individual employee works every week. However, domestic workers must work a minimum of 16 hours per week for workers’ compensation coverage. Sole proprietors do not need to get workers’ compensation coverage, unless they have employees. 

In Massachusetts, you must put up a “Notice to Employees” poster on the wall of your workplace’s common area. It should include the name of your employer's workers’ compensation carrier and must be able to be read in all relevant languages. The Department of Industrial Accidents has tools online that allows employees to see if their workers’ compensation coverage is up to date.

Workers’ compensation insurance covers accidents or injuries that take place on the job, as well as illnesses acquired due to poor working conditions, chemical exposure, or allergens. Additionally, there are repetitive motion injuries that develop overtime and result from repeated long term work-related responsibilities. Workers’ compensation also covers the missed wages of an employee who gets hurt or ill and needs time off to recover. This compensation also covers any ongoing medical care, physical therapy, and additional surgeries that suffer severe injuries. In the unfortunate case of an unexpected death of a worker from a job related accident, workers’ compensation also offers to cover the costs of funerals. 

When employees are temporarily disabled or permanently disabled from work related injuries. The Department of Industrial Accidents (DI) manages the Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation system. The DIA court system is for workers’ compensation cases 

The Department of Industrial Accidents manages the Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation system. The DIA is the court system for workers’ compensation cases, providing support to injured workers, employers, attorneys, and insurers. When you are filing a claim you need to have the following information. The type of injury, the parts of your body that are injured, the first and fifth date of missed work, the day of the injury or illness, and the doctor your employee will see for treatment.

Workers' compensation covers medical treatment, vocational training and rehabilitation, lost wages, death benefits, etc. In some cases, a work-related accident may qualify for a workers' compensation settlement. This depends on the specifics of the case, but it is important to remember that the Massachusetts workers' compensation act allows employers to pay their workers benefits, without admitting to any liability. While injured workers cannot sue their employers, they can retain compensation for their injuries. 

The Boston workers’ compensation attorneys at Bellotti Law Group, P.C. have over 38 years of experience in workers’ compensation cases. We have a record of successful workers’ compensation cases and we prioritize our clients’ needs above all else. Our workers’ compensation attorneys can help navigate all stages of the workers’ compensation process, including conferences, hearings, and appeals. If you or a loved one was injured on the job, call 617-225-2100 for a free consultation today.