District of Columbia Workers' Comp Claims Kit

How to report a workplace injury

Phone: (844) 581-0828

For life-threatening medical emergencies, call 911

Preferred method: Submit the claim information online here

Another option to report a claim is via e-mail within 24 hours of the incident (or as soon as possible):

E-mail: claims@pieinsurance.com

In the e-mail, include the following information:

• Name of business
• Policy Number
• Reporting party’s contact information (name, phone, e-mail)
• The name, phone and e-mail address of injured employee
• Date of incident
• Location of incident (address and/or city, state)
• Description of incident

Posting Notices

Prominently display the notice where each employee is likely to see the notice on a regular basis.

DC Posting Notice - English

DC Posting Notice - Spanish

DC Employee Rights and Obligations - English

DC Employee Rights and Obligations - Spanish

DC First Report of Injury Form

Reference Material

Washington DC Workers’ Compensation Website

DC Employer Brochure

DC Workers' Brochure

What is the waiting period for lost wages in the District of Columbia:

No payment is due for the first 3 days of disability (excluding the date of injury) unless the disability lasts longer than 14 days, then the first 3 days will be paid retroactively.