Pepsico is an American multinational snack, food, and beverage company that is based out of Harrison, New York. Pepsico holds interests in many products – including marketing, manufacturing, beverages, and the distribution of grain-based snacks. The company was established in 1965 with the merger or Pepsi-Cola Company and Frito-Lay, Inc. The company has expanded from its namesake product, the carbonated soft drink, Pepsi, to offer a broader range of beverage and food brands. The company acquired Tropicana Products and Quaker Oats Company, which added Tropicana juices and Gatorade beverages to its brands. The company’s annual revenue is $64.66 billion. It employees 267,000 employees. Who Can File A Claim Under Pepsico’s Workers’ Compensation? With 267,000 workers in hundreds of roles, Pepsico employees face risks on the job on the daily basis. Even the safest employee could be hurt while working. For example, a worker in the factory could suffer a crushed hand from a machine that he is using, or a maintenance worker could have her arm crushed while repairing a piece of equipment. An employee in a food factory could suffer burns while making snacks. Any employee of Pepsico – full-time, part-time, or temporary – is eligible to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits after being hurt while on the job. Workers’ compensation will cover the costs of medical care for treating the injuries suffered in the workplace accident and will pay about two-thirds your lost wages while you are recovering and unable to return to your job at Pepsico. Always notify a manager of your injury right away, so an accident report can be completed. You should also establish medical care for your injuries as soon as possible. Who Isn’t Covered By Pepsico’s Workers’ Compensation? Any actual Pepsico employee is covered by Pepsico workers’ compensation insurance. If you aren’t an employee of Pepsico, you aren’t covered. As an example, if you are a supplier or a vendor, you are covered by your own employer’s insurance coverage. If you are a freelancer or contractor, you are self-employed and should maintain private disability insurance coverage to protect you in such situations. Consult With A Workers’ Compensation Attorney If you were hurt while working at Pepsico, you can pursue a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, which can help you financially during the challenging time. Because many legitimate workers’ compensation claims are denied, you should enlist the help of a workplace injury attorney to help you with your claim against Pepsico. A workers’ compensation attorney will take your claim against Pepsico without being paid anything upfront. Workers’ compensation lawyers work on a contingency basis, which means that your lawyer will not get paid until your claim has been won. There is a strict statute of limitations for pursuing your claim, so get your free case evaluation today so you can get your workers’ compensation claim against Pepsico underway. Additional Resources Denied Workers’ Comp. at Pepsico How Much is a Pepsico Workers' Comp Claim Worth? *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Pepsico or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
