When you go off to work every day it probably never goes through your mind that you are likely to be injured. It seems that there are just certain unstoppable events that catch you by surprise and you find you are being rushed off to hospital with a serious injury. If you are injured at work you are likely to get worker’s compensation payments to cover you for loss of wages and other things, like medical treatment. How this takes place will depend on the state where the accident happened but most employers are legally required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover them if an employee is unexpectedly injured. If you want to know how much a workers' compensation claim against Publix is worth, you should talk to attorney as soon as possible. Company Profile for Publix Publix Super Markets, Inc. is an employee-owned, U.S. grocery chain with its headquarters in Lakeland, Florida. Publix is a big chain and employs nearly 193,000 workers at its 1,144 retailing units, cooking schools, corporate offices, 8 grocery distribution centers, and ten manufacturing facilities. Its retailing facilities sell a variety of products including bakery, dairy and deli. It is considered to be number 67 out of 100 on the Fortune’s list of best U.S. companies. Its annual sales in 2015 topped US $32.4 billion, leaving the company with a $1.97 billion profit. Publix is the 13th biggest U.S. retailer and 35th globally. Hourly Wages at Publix and Your Workers' Compensation Claim If you have been injured at a Publix supermarket while undertaking work duties your workers’ comp payment will be calculated based on the amount of money you earn. A cashier earns an hourly rate of between $8.10 and $10.57 A deli clerk earns an hourly wage of between $8.88 and $12.62 A grocery clerk earns between $8.89 and $13.55 A meat cutter earns betweens $12.19 and $18.97. The figures quoted only give a brief snapshot of Publix employee pay scales as there are many other job descriptions at the company. The figures were valid for March 2017 and were provided by payscale.com. Keep in mind that most workers' compensations claims will not recoup your full current salary. How Much Could You Be Paid Based On Your Occupation? How much you are entitled to when you file a claim for workers’ comp. against Publix is approximately about 2/3rds of your wage. So if you are working as a cashier when you get injured you can expect to receive $6.70 per hour in compensation if your usual pay is $10 per hour. As well as receiving a percentage of your earnings you can also claim the cost of any medical treatment that you require due to your work injury. The exact calculations will be dependent on the state you live in. You Could Find a Workers’ Comp. Attorney Helpful It may seem to you that the process of getting workers’ comp is easy. This is not always the case and there are even some employers who have failed to cover themselves for injuries to their employees. It’s wise to arrange a consultation with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible after your injury so no time is lost claiming your entitlement. Additional Resources Do You Need a Lawyer If You Were Hurt Working at Publix? *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Publix, or any other company, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
