Olive Garden is the restaurant that is well known for its standard of treating people like family. Speaking of family, if you work for the Olive Garden, take a moment to think about yourself and your family. If you got hurt on the job, could your family continue to pay the monthly bills? What about the added expense of your medical care? An on the job injury can quickly become a financial disaster. What Happens If You Get Hurt? What happens if you get hurt while you’re at work? It can be scary to think about how you’ll pay your bills if you can’t work; let alone pay extra medical expenses. Thankfully, each state requires most employers to have workers’ compensation insurance. If you are hurt on the job, you may file a workers’ compensation claim to get assistance with your injury-related expenses and to possibly receive a portion of your lost wages if you can’t work. Risks Faced By Olive Garden Employees Olive Garden hires for a variety of positions. So, the risks faced largely depend on where you work within the restaurant. However, there are also some shared risks. Regardless of wearing nonslip shoes, all employees are at risk of a slip and fall. Cooks are at risk of burns from grill tops and hot cooking utensils, injuries to the neck and back from lifting heavy containers of food products, and could even cut off a finger. Wait staff and servers are also at risk of burns. Carrying trays of hot food in a busy environment can result in a spill that can cause severe burns. Turning the handle on the cheese grater for long periods of time can lead to the development of repetitive stress injury. Hurt While Working at Olive Garden? Follow These Three Steps It can be overwhelming if you’re hurt on the job. Here are three steps that you can take. Knowing these steps now means that you’ll know what to do if it happens to you during your shift. Tell your supervisor right away. Don’t wait. If you’ve cut yourself, hit your head, can’t move, or have burns, this is a medical emergency. Call 911.If you slipped and fell because of a wet or slick floor, your supervisor needs to know as soon as possible so that he or she can clean it up to keep everyone else in the restaurant safe, regardless of the cause of the injury. Talk to your supervisor about what you need to do to start your workers’ compensation claim. You will also need to fill out an accident report. Do this directly after the accident. It’s easier to remember what led up to the event if you do it sooner rather than later. If you called 911, the police will respond. They will take a report and give you a report number. You can request a copy of the report in a few days. When you file your workers’ compensation claim, ask what you need to do to visit the doctor listed on the policy. Although you can see your own doctor, there’s often no charge if you see the doctor listed on the policy. If you do pay for something out of pocket that is related to your injury, keep your receipts. You may be reimbursed. Remember, though, if it is a medical emergency do not hesitate to call 911. Learn About Your Legal Rights You have rights as an injured worker. To learn about your rights and how they should be protected, you should make an appointment with a workers’ compensation attorney. This is the best way to protect yourself. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Olive Garden, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
