IMPORTANT CHANGES TO ALL TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION NON- SUSCRIBERS

Important Changes to ALL Texas workers' compensation, non-subscribers

The Texas Legislature has announced changes to your DWC Filings for 2013.  You are now required to file form DWC005 each year during the period of February 1^st and April 30^th of each year.  Failing to do so will expose non-subscribers to penalties up to $25,000 per day.  You are also required to post Notice 5 in your workplace in English and Spanish.  Non-subscribers are also required to give notice to new employees.  You are also required to file DWC7 to notify the Department of Workers’ Compensation listing all job injuries.  This form must be filed no later than the 7^thday of the month following an injury.

If you do not carry workers’ compensation, we do suggest you have an Occupational Accident Plan that covers employees hurt on the job.  To protect your company and yourself from employee law suits, we highly recommend a Program. 

Shortino & Associates, LLC
Joe & Pam Shortino