Injured Worker Justice Project
Hurt on the job? You do not have to face it alone.
We support and speak up for workers injured on the job. We bring together injured workers, organizers, activists and anyone who wants to stand up for them.
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Our documents
Factsheets and guides for injured workers, in both languages.
Every state
Find help near you
Workers’ comp offices, advocates and language help by state.
About us
Workers deserve better than neglect
Workers injured by unsafe job conditions suffer the trauma of the injury, and then neglect by the system that is supposed to help them recover. We will not have a fair and just safety and health system until we win justice for those who are hurt by work.
Listen first
Find out how we can best serve workers injured on the job, starting with our survey.
Injured Worker Day
Build a movement to recognize June 1 as Injured Worker Day, as Canada has for years.
Support to recover
Regional support groups and resources open to every injured worker.
Better policies
Advocate for stronger rights and fair treatment for all injured workers.
If you were hurt at work
Three things to do first
1
Report it in writing
Tell a supervisor the same day and ask for it to be written down. Ask for your own copy.
2
Write down what happened
What you were doing, who was nearby, and what hurt afterwards. Keep every appointment letter.
3
Ask before you are stuck
Come to a meeting or send us a message. You do not have to give your name to ask a question.
Resources
Read it in English or Spanish
Common Problems Faced by Injured Workers
The problems injured workers run into most often
Workers’ comp by state
Find help where you live
Offices, worker advocates and language help, state by state, plus federal programs and Canada.
Injured Worker Day
June 1
A day to remember every worker hurt on the job
Canada has marked June 1 as Injured Worker Day for many years. We are building the movement to recognize it here, and we want you in it.
In the news
Latest updates
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Workers in first two years on the job account for 54% of comp injuries
New workers are hurt far more often: a WCRI study finds workers with less than two years on the job had 54% of comp injuries.
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Example post: Know your rights after a workplace injury
What to do in the first 24 hours, who to tell, and what to write down.
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Example post: How to file a claim, in plain language
Step by step, with the forms named and the deadlines that matter.
Calendar
Coming up
New dates are posted here as soon as they are set.
Get involved
Tell us your story, or lend a hand
Fill out our volunteer form in English or Spanish. Groups that work with injured workers can take our campaign survey.