Understanding Workers Compensation for Employees (V15)

Understand what workers compensation is and why it is important Be familiar with Florida Statutes under Chapter 440 regarding workerscompensation 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