Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Florida Principle and Practice Licensure Practice Exam

After how many days of being disabled due to a job-related injury does the Workers' Compensation program start to provide wage payments?

1. 3 days

2. 7 days

3. 14 days

4. 21 days

The correct answer is: 7 days

The Workers' Compensation program in Florida begins providing wage loss benefits after an injured worker has been disabled for a period of seven days following the job-related injury. This waiting period is designed to account for short-term disabilities that may resolve quickly without the need for compensation. Workers who remain unable to work beyond this initial seven-day period are eligible to receive benefits retroactively from the date of injury. This framework ensures that the system addresses longer-term disabilities while minimizing unnecessary financial burden for temporary absences from work. Understanding this waiting period is essential for both employers and employees when managing job-related injuries and navigating the Workers’ Compensation process.