The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) monitors the administration of workers' compensation claims, and provides administrative and judicial services to assist in resolving disputes that arise in connection with claims for workers' compensation benefits.

Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) DWC monitors the administration of workers' compensation claims and provides administrative and judicial services to assist in resolving disputes that arise in connection with claims for workers' compensation benefits.

This guidebook gives an overview of the California workers’ compensation system. It is meant to help workers with job injuries understand their basic legal rights, the steps to take to request workers’ compensation benefits, and where to seek further information and help if necessary.

It’s illegal for your employer to punish or fire you for having a job injury or for requesting workers’ compensation benefits when you believe your injury was caused by your job. You can find the definitions of common terms and abbreviations in the glossary for injured workers.

File a claim form to protect your rights and start the workers’ compensation process. Your employer must give or mail you a claim form within one working day after learning about your injury or illness.

DWC-CA 10214-d : Compromise and release - third party: DWC-CA 10214-e: Declaration of readiness to proceed - expedited trial: DWC-CA 10208.3: Declaration of readiness to proceed: DWC-CA 10250.1: Document cover sheet. Body part codes list; Lista de códigos de las partes del cuerpo; DWC-CA 10232.1: Proof of service: Document separator sheet

Workers' compensation benefits are designed to provide employees with the medical treatment they need to recover from work-related injury or illness, partially replace the wages lose while recovering, and help employees return to work.

Employees may call a local office of the state Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) and speak to the Information and Assistance (I&A) Unit for help during regular business hours, or attend a free seminar for injured workers.

The DWC Information and Assistance Unit provides information and assistance to employees, employers, labor unions, insurance carriers, physicians, attorneys and other interested parties concerning rights, benefits and obligations under California's workers' compensation laws.

You can contact the Information and Assistance Unit if you have questions or call the DWC Information Services Center at 1-800-736-7401 to speak to a live representative. Find a DWC office Late for court?