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1. Are there special things to consider if a company has employees under 17 or over 60?
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Answer:
Employees who are 16 or under need working papers. Under Rhode Island workers' compensation law, an employer must pay triple damages for minors employed in violation of the law.
There may be a need for specialized loss-prevention techniques for bot
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2. What if I have more than one job?
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Answer:
If you lose time from a second job due to a work injury at your primary job, then you are also entitled to receive benefits from the second job. A wage form is sent to your second employer, and your earnings are included in the calculation of your benefit
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3. How is an employee’s benefit rate calculated?
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Injured employees are reimbursed at a state-mandated rate, which is approximately 75% of the net weekly wage, based upon a calculation of their average weekly wage prior to the injury. The employer is required to complete a state wage statement to determ
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4. What is the 'exclusive remedy doctrine' in the WC law.
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Answer:
The exclusive remedy doctrine generally provides that an injured worker is only entitled to statutory workers’ compensation benefits from his or her employer in the event of a work related injury. It vitiates any tort action.
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5. Where can I find the Medical Advisory Board (MAB) forms and the filing procedure?
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