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Injured Workers' Alliance (IWA) was formed in 1998. We're injured workers, their families and friends, and other concerned Oregonians. We're unpaid volunteers. We were not organized by, and are not influenced or operated by, any law firm or other business entity, nor by government. We advocate solely for you and strive to improve the lives of every Oregon worker since anyone can be injured at work in a moment's time.
We were forced to mobilize in response to the mistreatment of thousands of hard-working people like you. Moderately to severely injured workers, in large numbers, do not receive needed medical treatment, such as surgery and physical therapy, in a timely manner. Many receive no treatment whatsoever. This situation has caused a worsening of injuries and created permanent, lifelong pain and misery. Families are literately being destroyed.
By law, IWA cannot provide legal advice. Due to a shortage of volunteers, we're unable to assist Oregon workers one-on-one. Instead, we focus on efforts to help thousands at one time. We also provide an "enormous" amount of information here to help workers get through the workers comp system as best as possible. We empower workers with knowledge. |
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A Guide for Workers Recently Hurt on the Job
This is a must-read guide for workers hurt on the job whether an injury is recent or occurred years ago. Learn what you should do to protect your rights. |
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Claim closure and beyond
Get information about the workers compensation process including claim closure, appeal rights,
return to work rights, permanent partial disability, who to contact when issues arise, and more. |
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What happens if I'm hurt on the job? - 2MB in size
A guide to Oregon’s workers’ compensation benefits, rights, and responsibilities. |
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Oregon Workers' Compensation terms
Terms become obsolete and definitions change (and vary state-to-state) so always check another source before relying on these terms. |
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Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs)
These are rules and regulations having the force of law. Oregon Revised Statutes define them as "any agency directive, standard, regulation or statement of general applicability that implements, interprets or prescribes law or policy, or describes the procedure or practice requirements of any agency". |
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What is Ergonomics?
Learn its purpose in the workplace and about the repeal of OSHA's Ergonomics Standard. Links provided to Ergonomics Web sites. |
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Repetitive stress injuries fall through legal gaps
Developing federal workplace guidelines are strictly voluntary.
—The Oregonian, August 17, 2006 |
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Oregon workers comp rates among nation's lowest
Oregon continues to rank among the least expensive states with the 13th lowest cost. While Oregon's rank was 84% of the nation's medium, California was 155% and Washington 112%. Employers continue to profit at the expense of workers' health and welfare. |
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AIG defrauds Oregon's injured workers and state
Regulators imposed $5 million in fines against American International Group for mishandling WC claims and failing to accurately report premium and claims data. |
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Bias against disabled seen
A letter from IWA published in the Oregonian about Social Security Disability Insurance and the examiners used for it and workers' compensation to deny claims. |
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Internet Access Vital For Those With Chronic Disease
Only 62 percent of adults living with chronic disease go online, compared with 81 percent of adults with no chronic diseases, according to a new report by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. |
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