Office of Injured Employee Counsel

OIEC is attending the Liberal Arts Career Fair at the University of Texas from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Stop by our booth to learn more about working at OIEC! See open positions at: https://lnkd.in/g6tJF4ie

OIEC staff are attending the UT Arlington All Majors Job and Internship Fair from 12:00pm-3:00pm today! To learn more about our open positions, visit: https://lnkd.in/gB5Xeir5

To learn more about working at OIEC visit: https://lnkd.in/g6tJF4ie

Happy Labor Day from OIEC! We are closed today but will reopen with our regular hours tomorrow. #laborday2026

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is alerting the public to a growing scam where individuals impersonate DWC officials or court personnel in an attempt to take money from Texas workers. Scammers are contacting workers by phone, email, and video calls, falsely claiming that payment is required to receive workers’ compensation benefits or settle a claim.   In several cases, scammers used made-up titles such as “judge” or “attorney” to appear credible. These communications are not legitimate, and DWC emphasizes that no worker in Texas is ever required to pay to get their workers’ compensation benefits.   How the scam works Scammers have been reported to: ·      Pose as representatives of DWC or the courts. ·      Claim that benefits or settlements will be withheld unless immediate payment is made. ·      Request money through bank transfers or peer-to-peer payment apps. ·      Use high-pressure tactics to create a false sense of urgency.   Guidance for the public DWC reminds the public that: ·      DWC and insurance carriers never request payment to release workers’ compensation benefits. ·      DWC and insurance carriers never ask for money through wire transfers, payment apps, or other similar services. ·      Legitimate government officials do not pressure people to act immediately or provide financial information on the spot. ·      Any unexpected request for money or personal information should be treated with caution and verified through official channels.   What to do if you suspect fraud Anyone who believes they have been contacted by a scammer or who has questions about the legitimacy of a communication are encouraged to contact DWC directly at 800-252-7031.

OIEC is at the DWC conference today and tomorrow! Stop by our booth to learn more about how we help injured employees with their workers’ compensation disputes. We hope to see you there! #workerscompensation #dwcconference2026 #workerscomp

Check us out at the metro area job fair! OIEC will be there from 10am-1pm. See open positions at: https://lnkd.in/g6tJF4ie

To learn more about the dispute process visit: https://lnkd.in/eVT_cEEU #workerscomp #workerscompensation

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is alerting the public to a growing scam where individuals impersonate DWC officials or court personnel in an attempt to take money from Texas workers. Scammers are contacting workers by phone, email, and video calls, falsely claiming that payment is required to receive workers’ compensation benefits or settle a claim.   In several cases, scammers used made-up titles such as “judge” or “attorney” to appear credible. These communications are not legitimate, and DWC emphasizes that no worker in Texas is ever required to pay to get their workers’ compensation benefits.   How the scam works Scammers have been reported to: ·      Pose as representatives of DWC or the courts. ·      Claim that benefits or settlements will be withheld unless immediate payment is made. ·      Request money through bank transfers or peer-to-peer payment apps. ·      Use high-pressure tactics to create a false sense of urgency.   Guidance for the public DWC reminds the public that: ·      DWC and insurance carriers never request payment to release workers’ compensation benefits. ·      DWC and insurance carriers never ask for money through wire transfers, payment apps, or other similar services. ·      Legitimate government officials do not pressure people to act immediately or provide financial information on the spot. ·      Any unexpected request for money or personal information should be treated with caution and verified through official channels.   What to do if you suspect fraud Anyone who believes they have been contacted by a scammer or who has questions about the legitimacy of a communication are encouraged to contact DWC directly at 800-252-7031.

OIEC will be at the 2026 DWC Conference, September 1st-2nd. Come stop by and say hello! The OIEC Team is ready to provide information about our state agency and free services.