NATIONWIDE Three Questions About DBA Case Confidentiality Answered
- Who can see my DBA case file? Your employer, the employer’s insurance carrier, and administrators at the DOL may access your case file only for matters relating to your claim. In addition, you can receive one copy of your case file for your own records free of charge. Under the Privacy Act of 1974, the DOL cannot release any claim information to additional parties without written authorization from the claimant.
- With whom can my employer share information about my injury? Your employer has to share some information about your accident with the company insurance agent in order to process your DBA payments. Your employer may also be required to release certain details to the DOL, and has the option of discussing the case with an attorney. An employer who shares protected information with anyone beyond these parties ccould be subject to legal action.
- What if my employer retaliates against me for filing a claim? Under the provisions of the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA), it is illegal for an employer to terminate, demote, or discriminate against any employee for filing an injury compensation claim. It is also illegal for an employer to retaliate against an employee who is giving testimony in an LWHCA hearing. Employers can only terminate or refuse to hire an employee who has a history of willfully filing false injury or benefit claims.
The Terms Of Your DBA Settlement May Also Be Confidential
In some cases, workers can pursue legal action for unpaid DBA benefits and keep the details of the settlement confidential. To find out more about getting maximum payment for a DBA injury, contact Mara Law Firm immediately.
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