Workplaces like Walgreens can be dangerous places as there are so many hazards with all the packaging material for products being scattered all over the place. If you are employed at Walgreens and you slip over on a hazard and break a limb the first thing you should be aware of is if your employer is covered by workers’ comp. insurance for employee injuries. If you believe you are not being treated fairly and are unsure as to how much your claim against Walgreens is worth, you should contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after the injury has taken place. This is to ensure you don’t miss out on compensation which you are entitled to. Company Profile for Walgreens 247,000 employees have employment at the Walgreen Company which is the 2nd largest pharmacy chain found in the United States. This is just behind CVS Health. Its main specialism is filling prescriptions and offering health information. It also offers photo services. The company operates 8,175 stores throughout 50 states, DC, the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. It started to run its first store in 1901 and today it is based in Deerfield, Illinois. In 2014, the business bought 55% of the Swiss based Alliance Boots which meant it was classified as a global business. The two companies eventually merged in order to create a new company, the Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., on December 31st 2014. Hourly Wages at Walgreens Hourly wages or salaries are important for determining the amount of compensation paid for loss in earnings. Walgreens employees work in a variety of different jobs earning varied rates of pay. The following brief list is just an indication of that variety. The figures are provided by payscale.com and were valid as of March 2017. A pharmacy technician gets paid between $9.74 and $15.41 A certified pharmacy technician $10.42 - $14.97 A senior certified pharmacy technician - $12.61 - $18.56 A pharmacist earns between $51.23 and $64.99 on an hourly basis How Much You Could be Paid Based on Your Occupation at Walgreens Most states have a set method of calculating a workers’ comp. payment. This is usually around two thirds of the pay last received in a job. This means a pharmacy technician would get paid about $10 per hour in compensation if he or she is injured while at work based on an hourly $15 pay scale. At a more senior level an injured senior pharmacy technician would expect to be paid a little more in workers’ compensation which would round off at about $12 per hour. A pharmacist would receive around $45 an hour, although pharmacists get an annual salary. On top of this amount calculated from the value of employees’ hourly rates are medical treatment expenses however long the treatment lasts. You aren’t expected to pay anything whether the accident or injury was your fault or your employers. You May Find a Worker’s Comp Attorney Helpful Many people think they get workers’ compensation as if the employer was paying them a wage. Unfortunately it’s not quite as simple as that because so many employers wait to be told to pay their injured workers’ compensation. In order to ensure you get the complete worker’s comp payment that is your entitlement you should hire an experienced worker’s comp attorney who will negotiate with your employer on your behalf so that you receive the exact amount. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Walgreens, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
