Founded in 1962 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Kohl’s is a department store chain that is run by the Kohl’s Corporation. It was the largest department store chain in the country as of February 2013 when it had grown to 1,158 locations. The company’s annual revenue is $19.095 billion. Kohl’s locations sell clothing, footwear, furniture, housewares, bedding, beauty products, jewelry, and electronics. The chain has locations in every U.S. state except Hawaii. Based on revenue, the company as the 20th largest retailer in the U.S. and was the second largest department store based on retail sales in 2013. Kohl’s maintains workers’ compensation insurance to protect itself and its employees in the event of a workplace accident. Who Can File A Claim Under Kohl’s Workers’ Compensation? Kohl’s has more than 85,000 employees in dozens of different roles. Anyone who is employed by Kohl’s, either part-time, full-time, seasonal, or temporary, is covered by Kohl’s workers’ compensation while they are on the job. As an example, if you are a stocker who falls from a ladder and breaks a leg, you are covered by Kohl’s workers’ compensation insurance and can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. If you are a cashier who has suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome because of the repetitive hand and wrist trauma, you can file a Kohl’s workers’ compensation claim. You could be a Kohl’s employee who suffers a fall on the sales floor and breaks a wrist. Workers’ compensation will cover your medical expenses and will pay a portion of your lost wages. You need to report your injury right away, so an accident report can be completed. Be sure to establish medical care as quickly as possible. Who Isn’t Covered By Kohl’s Workers’ Compensation? Independent contractors are not actual employees of Kohl’s, so they aren’t eligible for Kohl’s workers’ compensation benefits. Examples are plumbers, electricians, or repairmen who are called in to take care of a problem in the store. Vendors and suppliers aren’t eligible for workers’ compensation from Kohl’s but might be covered by independent disability insurance or by workers’ compensation insurance that was maintained by their direct employer. You should make sure you have the right coverage in case there is an accident while on the job. Consult With A Workers’ Compensation Attorney If you are an employee of Kohl’s who has suffered an injury while on the job, you can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Legitimate workers’ compensation claims are denied and often, workers’ compensation benefits are stopped without warning. In that case, an appeal must be filed. Workers’ compensation attorneys are familiar with the state laws and understand the claims process. Workers’ compensation lawyers work on a contingency basis, so you aren’t going to pay anything out of pocket. Your lawyer will not be compensated until your case has been won. Get your free case review today. Additional Resources Denied Workers’ Compensation at Kohl’s? I Work for Kohl's and Got Hurt. What should I do? *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Kohl’s or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
