Nearly all states require employers to offer workers’ compensation to help employees recover from work-related injuries. These states also have laws preventing employees who qualify for workers’ compensation from filing lawsuits against their employers.
However, Texas doesn’t follow this system and allows employers to opt out of the state workers’ compensation program. These companies may self-insure their workers to cover work-related injuries. Since this poses some risks, the law allows injured employees to file personal injury lawsuits against their employer.
Like many other employers in our state, Wendy’s doesn’t participate in Texas workers’ compensation. Instead, the company offers employees different benefits. If you are hurt on the job, you must file a claim with Wendy’s to receive these benefits. However, you also have the option to file a lawsuit.