Submit a pay stub to the workers' compensation insurance association
The employer must report the workplace accident to the relevant workers' compensation association and, if necessary, file a report with the Labor Inspection Office.
How to proceed
- 1
File an accident report with the workers' compensation association
Within 3 days of the accident, if you are on sick leave for more than 3 days.
- 2
Have them see a designated physician
Injured people must see a sports medicine doctor, not their family doctor.
- 3
Document the causes of accidents and implement preventive measures
Obligation to remedy defects and maintain records.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
1 day
Official: max. 3 days
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • Report not filed within 3 days
- • The sequence of events leading to the accident was not fully documented
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Employers in cases of serious workplace accidents resulting in more than 3 days of incapacity to work or fatalities.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 1 day
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Report not filed within 3 days
- •The sequence of events leading to the accident was not fully documented
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.