How does workman's comp work if someone is hurt on the job?

Anonymous

September 22,2021 at 12:39AM UTC

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How does workman's comp work if someone is hurt on the job? Let's say a cook is burned by some hot food for example, and has to be out of work for weeks due to the severity of burns. What is the employer liable for? Does the employee still get paid their regular pay or can an employer deny paying the injured employee? Does business size matter also? Asking for a friend of mine.

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AnonymousSeptember 22,2021 at 1:12AM UTC
Might be something to Google. I THINK of employee/employer can prove all safety precautions were taken then....
Probably NOT compensated until case is closed. Not sure how long that takes
AnonymousSeptember 22,2021 at 2:22PM UTC
I think this may vary by state as well! I think it's worth checking to see if the employer has any written policies on this.