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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.
A. You can file a court action against your employer. If your employer did not send you all the wages and compensation which you believe you are owed, or if your employer did not respond to your demand letter, you can ask the court to order your employer to pay your attorney fees and to pay a penalty.enalties are determined according to the amount of money you have claimed from your employer: 1  If the wages owed are for less than or equal to $7,500, your employer can be ordered to pay you an additional 125% of the wages or compensation owed to you.