A legendary singer who's been steadily working for more than four decades, Aretha Franklin is among the most important artists in pop-music history.
And if your employer refuses to pay your benefits, you might be entitled to penalty payments as well. To apply for workers' compensation benefits, simply notify your employer-in writing-as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after the injury.
There is nothing to prevent the employer from paying you either salary or by the hour. However, they can't call you a salaried employee and then treat you like an hourly employee or vice versa.