Different positions may be more likely to file for workers’ compensation at Macy’s. These include maintenance workers and sales associates. If you work in one of these positions and were injured while working at Macy’s, you may be able to file a claim for compensation. Macy’s is one of the nation’s largest department stores and even though brick and mortar store sales have been declining across the board Macy’s sales are strong. Macy’s employees more than 120,000 people nationally and has strong name recognition among the public. Taking into account retail stores, outlets, and specialty stores that are all run under the Macy’s umbrella the brand has more than 800 stores across the country. Positions Likely to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim The employees at Macy’s can be at risk for many different types of injuries. Sales associates on the shop floor can end up with cuts from removing tags, repetitive stress injuries, foot injuries, back problems, and other injuries associated with standing on their feet for long shifts and performing the same tasks over and over again. Maintenance crews may suffer from slip and fall injuries when clearing snow or ice from the entrance to the store and parking lot or suffer from arthritis, nerve damage, back problems, rotator cuff injuries and more because of the tasks they do and the equipment that they use to do those jobs. Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim for These Positions Filing a Workers’ Compensation claims is something that anyone hurt on the job at Macy’s should do. If you are injured on the job and your injury isn’t life threatening the first thing that you should do is report the incident to your supervisor. Make sure that your supervisor or the head supervisor fills out an incident report immediately and be sure to ask for a copy of that report if you are not given one. Then go to a doctor and get treatment for your injury. Make sure that you save all of your medical bills and all of your medical information because you will need to submit that with your claim for workers’ compensation. Why You Should Work with a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Filing a claim for workers’ compensation can be confusing if you haven’t filed one before. It’s best to talk with a workers’ compensation attorney because that lawyer may be able to guide you through the process of writing your claim. An attorney can help you sort through the documents you have and tell you what documents you should submit with your claim to give you the best chance of having your claim accepted on the first attempt. Workers’ compensation can pay for your medical bills, physical or occupational therapy if you need it, medications, and even lost wages if you cannot work because of your injury. The fastest way to get your claim approved so that you can start getting the money you need may be to work with an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer who will help you through the filing process. Fill out the Free Case Evaluation on this page to get in touch with a participating attorney in our network that takes cases in your area. *Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Macy's or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources How Much is a Claim Against Macy's Worth?* Who Is Covered Under Macy’s Workers’ Compensation?*
