Chick-fil-A is a fast food American restaurant chain. Its headquarters are in College Park, Georgia. The chain specializes in offering chicken sandwiches. The chain was established in 1946 and it has grown to have over 2,200 restaurants that are mostly spread across the U.S. The company was founded by S. Truett Cathy and remains privately owned by the Cathy family. The company’s annual revenue exceeds $10 billion. The company’s values are often influenced by the founder’s religious beliefs, so the restaurants close on Sunday, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Who Can File a Claim Under Chick-fil-A Workers’ Compensation? All Chick-fil-A employees are covered by workers’ compensation insurance while they are on the job. Chick-fil-A employs workers in a part-time and on the full-time basis. In some situations, the company may have temporary employees or seasonal workers. Anyone who is an actual employee of Chick-fil-A has the protection offered by workers’ comp benefits. There are dozens of job roles at the restaurant, and each job has risks. You may be working in the kitchen when you suffer serious burns while cooking chicken. You could be working on the restaurant floor, taking food to a customer when you slip and fall and break your arm. A restaurant manager could be tending to customers in the drive-thru by walking up to windows when their foot is run over by a customer’s car. If you are hurt while working at Chick-fil-A, you should report the accident right away so an accident report can be filed. Who Isn’t Covered By Chick-fil-A Compensation? There are some people who perform work at Chick-fil-A who aren’t covered by Chick-fil-A workers’ compensation insurance. If you are a supplier or a vendor, you should be covered by your employer’s insurance because you are not an employee of Chick-fil-A. If you are a consultant or an independent contractor, Chick-fil-A workers’ compensation doesn’t cover you. If you come in as the employee of another company hired to repair a broken machine, or fix a plumbing issue, you aren’t covered by Chick-fil-A’s insurance coverage but by your employer’s plan or your personal insurance plan. Consult With a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer As an employee of Chick-fil-A who suffered an injury while working, you might be confused by the complexity of the workers’ compensation claims process. When you file a claim for workers’ compensation, specific deadlines must be met, and you must complete the proper paperwork. Workers’ compensation includes medical benefits and covers about two-thirds of your regular salary. Your claim could be denied, and in that case, your workers’ compensation attorney will file an appeal. Workers’ compensation lawyers work on a contingency basis, so you will not pay anything upfront. Get your Free Case Evaluation from a workplace injury lawyer who handles such cases in your state. *Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Chick-fil-A or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources Fast Food Prep and Workers' Compensation I Got Hurt Working at Chick-Fil-A. What Do I Do?*
