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The exclusive remedy provision in a workers' compensation insurance policy states that a worker cannot sue an employer for a work-related injury as long as they are receiving benefits from workers' comp. The workers' compensation exclusive remedy provision serves as a compromise between employer and employee.

Worker's compensation benefits are payable, "Where, at the time of injury, the employee is performing service growing out of and incidental to his or her employment." The employee must prove that the injury happened while engaged in some activity related to employment.

How To File for Workers' Compensation in Wisconsin Report Your Injury at Work. ... Seek Treatment for Your Injury. ... Document Your Injury. ... Calculate Your Benefits. ... Negotiate a Settlement (if Appropriate) or Apply for a Hearing (if Necessary)

Wisconsin StatuteDescriptionWisconsin Statute 102.03(2)Exclusive remedy, prevents an injured employee from suing an employer who has the required insurance in force at the time a work- related injury occurs.Wisconsin Statute 102.04Definition of employer, when an employer becomes subject to the Act.28 more rows

Under the Worker's Compensation Act (Act), you must carry worker's compensation insurance if you do any one of the following: Employ 3 or more full-time or part-time employees. You must have insurance on the day you employ the third person.

Wisconsin does not have a fee schedule for worker's compensation treatment. If there is a payment dispute, the health care provider may file a dispute resolution request with the Department. For a dispute about the amount of payment, a Reasonableness of Fee Dispute Resolution Request (WKC- 9498) should be filed.