This pamphlet is in addition to the required poster discussed in Workers’ Compensation Posters and Notices.

Give a workers’ compensation pamphlet to each new employee at the time of hire or by the end of the first pay period. The pamphlet must be written in an easily understood manner. In addition to the information contained in the poster, this pamphlet must include:

• General information on obtaining medical care for an on-the-job injury.
• Information on the role and function of the primary treating physician.
• A written statement that the employee can designate their own personal physician or personal chiropractor as the primary treating physician.

If your employee designates a personal physician or personal chiropractor, you should retain the completed designation forms and forward a copy to your workers’ compensation insurance carrier.

• The content in the workers’ compensation pamphlet changes frequently. Be sure your pamphlet stays current.

• Personal Chiropractor or Acupuncturist Designation Form
• Personal Chiropractor or Acupuncturist Designation Form - Spanish

Spanish-Speaking Employees

If you have Spanish-speaking employees, you are required to post the notice in both English and Spanish, and you are required to provide the pamphlet in both English and Spanish.

• CalChamber created a Required Notices Kit that contains the required postings and pamphlets, including the updated DWC-approved workers’ compensation poster.