Have you suffered a workplace injury or become ill at work? If you were injured in some kind of accident at a Marriott Hotel, then you should be able to file a workers’ compensation claim. Such a claim can result in compensation being paid by the Marriott’s insurer. A successful claim should help pay for any doctor’s fees, medical treatment or hospital surgery related to the workplace injury or illness. There should also be a payment for lost earnings, usually set at a certain percentage of the full pay. If you don't know how much your workers' compensation claim against Marriott is worth, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible. Marriott International Company Profile The Marriott is a well know hotel chain with 5,700 hotels established in 80 different countries. It was first established in Washington D.C. in 1927 by its founder, John Willard Marriott, a Mormon. The present headquarters lie in Bethesda, Maryland. The Marriott chain was first established 90 years ago in1927 and the Marriott family is still the principal shareholder. Bill Marriott is the Executive Chairman. The hotel industry tends to be labor intensive and the Marriott chain is no exception. 200,000 people work for the Marriott. Hourly Wages at a Marriott Hotel Compensation for loss of wages depends on the job that the injured person normally does and what he or she would have expected to have earned. There are as you would imagine several different job categories at the Marriott, so the list below is a small snapshot of what some employees might earn. All the figures quoted have been obtained from the payscale.com website which has updated the Marriott wages as of March 2017. Housekeepers earn between $7.79 and $15.53 per hour; Front desk agents ear between $9.20 and $15.53 per hour; Night auditors earn between $9.17 and $13.85 per hour. The variation depends on the location of the hotel or resort, the level of experience of the employee, and the shift they might be working. Many Marriott hotels provide a 24/7 service, so must be staffed around the clock. Calculating the Wage Component of a Workers’ Comp. Claim Workers compensation laws vary by state, but generally they tend to be similar in that only economic damages can be recovered. These include the cost of most medical treatment for any legitimate work related injury or illness as well as a percentage of any loss in earnings. That percentage tends to be around two thirds of what would have been earned if the injured or sick employee had been at work. Here's a hypothetical example: if a housekeeper working at the Marriott falls down a flight of stairs and has a severe head injury, there is a likelihood that he or she would not return to work for several weeks. If the injured housekeeper was earning $8 an hour, the amount of compensation from a successful claim would be $5.30 for every hour not worked. Ask an Attorney for Advice About Your WC Claim Workers’ compensation claims aren’t always straightforward. If your claim is denied by the insurer, the offer of payment seems too low or the paperwork just seems too hard to deal with, it’s time to contact a workers’ comp. attorney. Your workers' compensation attorney can assess your situation, advise you about the procedure and negotiate on your behalf. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Marriott, or any other company, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
