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Information about workers' compensation can be found with these programs:
Workers' Compensation Division (WCD)
The Workers' Compensation Division administers Oregon's Workers'
Compensation Law and regulates workers' compensation insurance carriers
and employers to ensure that workers injured on the job receive the
benefits due them and employment assistance to regain their economic
self-sufficiency.
Ombudsman for Injured Workers (OIW)
Formerly Workers' Compensation Ombudsman
The ombudsman serves as an independent advocate for injured workers.
The office accepts and mediates complaints from workers about the
workers' compensation system. If you have questions, comments, or
problems relating to OIW's offerings, please call (503) 378-3351 or
1-800-927-1271.
Ombudsman for Small Business
The ombudsman serves as an independent advocate for small business by
providing information and assistance regarding workers' compensation
insurance and claims processing.
Workers' Compensation Board (WCB)
The WCB Hearings Division hears appeals regarding workers' compensation
claims and health and safety citations. The five member Workers'
Compensation Board serves as the appellate body that reviews orders
issued by the Hearings Division's Administrative Law Judges, exercises
own-motion jurisdiction, and administers the Victim of Crimes
Compensation Law. The Board also provides policy advice on workers'
compensation to the DCBS director, upon the request of the director.
Management-Labor Advisory Committee (MLAC)
The Committee provides a forum for business and labor to come together
to explore and resolve issues involving workers' compensation. The
members, appointed by the Governor, include five labor and five
management representatives. They advise the DCBS Director and the
legislature on workers' compensation matters.
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