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Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Requirements Sole-Proprietors and Partners are excluded from coverage. They can't elect to be covered under a workers' comp policy. Most Corporate Officers and LLC Members are automatically included in coverage, but they have the option top be excluded.

The employer must file a First Report of Injury Form (DWC-01). Employers are required by law to submit this form to the Department of Labor and Training within 10 days after an employee has suffered an injury that necessitates three or more missed workdays or that results in the need for medical treatment.

RI Workers' Compensation The workers' compensation system makes sure your employees have medical benefits if they get hurt or sick because of their job. It can also help replace lost income if they take time off to recover from a work-related injury. Workers' comp can help protect your business, too.

First, the maximum amount an injured worker can receive for scarring in Rhode Island is currently $45,000.00. Scarring in Rhode Island is very subjective and can depend up several factors including what the scar looks like, where on the body the scar is located and the age and gender of the employee.

As of 10/1/2022 the max is $1481.00. TT allows for $15.00 added for each dependent. The comp rate should not exceed 80% of the AWW. Comp rate is based on 75% of the Spendable Base Wages (must use specified tables).

Workers' comp premiums are determined based on several variables, including an employer's industry, classifications, total payroll, claims history and adjustments, if applicable. The state in which coverage is issued also impacts the total cost.