Section 7-205. NOTICE OF RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS/ASSISTANCE

 

205.1The employer shall send to the employee, or to the employee's next of kin, by certified mail, return receipt requested, a statement of the employee's rights and obligations pursuant to the Act, including the right to file a claim for compensation within one year from the date of the injury or death.

 

205.2The Office shall, upon request, provide employees and employers subject to the Act with information and assistance relating to the Act's coverage and compensation and the procedure for obtaining the compensation including assistance in processing a claim through the Office.

 

205.3The Office shall, upon request, provide to a claimants receiving compensation or eligible to receive compensation, information about and assistance in obtaining medical and vocational rehabilitation services.

 

205.4Employers shall conspicuously post for employees information regarding the Act and their insurance coverage thereunder.

 

205.5Such posting shall contain, but is not limited to, the following information:

 

(a)That an injured employee may be entitled to benefits for lost wages and payment of medical expenses for a work injury;

 

(b)That the injured employee must notify the employer of any injury;

 

(c)That the employee must file a claim; and

 

(d)The current address and telephone number of the Office.

 

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 41 DCR 3213 (June 3, 1994); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 6454 (August 11, 2000).