FAQs

In addition to the C-2, what other forms are required to be completed?

» In cases when the employee had not returned to work at the time the C-2 was completed a C-11 form, Employer's Report of Injured Employee's Change in Status or Return to Work must be completed. This form is also used if an employee begins to lose time after the C-2 has been submitted. If the lost time exceeds the seven day waiting period a C-240, Employer's Statement of Wage Earnings Preceding Date of Accident must be completed.

If the employee is losing time, how long will it be until the employee starts to receive workers’ compensation benefits?

» As long as the claim has not been contested by the carrier or the employer and the employee is disabled for more than seven calendar days the first compensation benefit is payable on or before the 18th day of disability or within 10 days of the employer’s first knowledge of the injury, whichever is greater. There must be medical evidence of disability.

What is an employer to do when they are suspicious of the circumstances surrounding an alleged injury?

» As statements on the C-2 have held to be binding, extreme caution should be used in completing the C-2. In giving the history of the injury and accident it should be prefaced with the phrase “It is alleged that” or “The employee claims that”. Contact Friedlander Group claim department immediately for guidance.