{"id":2499,"date":"2026-10-22T00:32:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T00:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/labor-law-attorney-florida-employers-miami-dade\/workers-compensation-claim-response-florida-employer\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:44:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:44:24","slug":"workers-compensation-claim-response-florida-employer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/labor-law-attorney-florida-employers-miami-dade\/workers-compensation-claim-response-florida-employer\/","title":{"rendered":"Workers Compensation Claim Employer Lawyer Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2496\" alt=\"Legal documents and a pen on an office desk, representing a Florida workers&#x27; compensation claim.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/legal-documents-and-a-pen-on-an-office-desk-representing-a-f-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/legal-documents-and-a-pen-on-an-office-desk-representing-a-f-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/legal-documents-and-a-pen-on-an-office-desk-representing-a-f-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/legal-documents-and-a-pen-on-an-office-desk-representing-a-f-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/legal-documents-and-a-pen-on-an-office-desk-representing-a-f-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/legal-documents-and-a-pen-on-an-office-desk-representing-a-f-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Employer Workers&#x27; Compensation Claims | Coral Gables &amp; Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Workers&#x27; Compensation Claims: Guidance for Florida Employers<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal helps business owners respond to workplace injury claims, organize their records, and protect their operations. Our practice focuses on employment law for employers across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule your free consultation or call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule your free consultation or call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 21, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If an employee gets hurt at work, Florida employers have a short clock to act. This guide covers that duty, how to work with the workers&#8217; compensation carrier, what to do when a claim is denied, and the rules that protect injured workers. It&#8217;s written for business owners and managers in Miami-Dade and Broward counties who are facing a workers compensation claim employer lawyer in Florida can help with.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida Employer Reporting Duties and Deadlines<\/h2>\n<p>That clock matters more than most owners expect.<\/p>\n<p>Start tracking on the day you first learn of the injury. Write that date and time in your file. A common mistake is waiting to see how the injury develops before writing anything down.<\/p>\n<p>Document these details right away:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The date, time, and exact location of the injury<\/li>\n<li>Names of any witnesses<\/li>\n<li>The employee&#8217;s own description of what happened<\/li>\n<li>Any medical care the employee received<\/li>\n<li>Any light-duty work you offered<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep copies of the incident report, texts, and emails about the injury. A late or incomplete report can create a dispute about timing, separate from the injury itself.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a carrier letter asking for records or a denied claim just reached your desk, you don&#x27;t have to sort out the deadlines alone. Our team can review it with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/close-up-of-a-desk-with-a-florida-workers-compensation-form-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a desk with a Florida workers&#x27; compensation form, pen, and folder in an office setting.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who This Service Is For and What It Covers<\/h2>\n<p>This service is for Florida employers who need legal help when a workplace injury claim reaches the business. That includes owners, managers, and HR decision-makers.<\/p>\n<p>Florida employers generally must carry workers&#8217; compensation coverage, but the rule applies to employers coming within the provisions of the chapter: they must secure the compensation payable to their employees. The <a href=\"https:\/\/myfloridacfo.com\/division\/wc\/employer\">Florida Division of Workers&#8217; Compensation<\/a> says most employers must carry insurance, and noncompliance may bring penalties. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0440\/Sections\/0440.10.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 440.10<\/a>, an employer must secure the compensation its employees are owed.<\/p>\n<p>Our work covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reviewing your reporting duties and deadlines<\/li>\n<li>Planning communications with the carrier and adjuster<\/li>\n<li>Reviewing wage and job records for the affected period<\/li>\n<li>Responding to disputed or denied claims from the employer&#8217;s side<\/li>\n<li>Reviewing discipline and return-to-work decisions before they&#8217;re made<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Section 440.10 does not define wages; it provides that the department shall adopt rules for construction industry and nonconstruction-industry employers on what counts as being &#8220;engaged in work&#8221; in Florida. Accurate payroll records matter for that reason.<\/p>\n<p>Our work in this area is on the employer&#8217;s side. If a matter would be better handled by another lawyer or firm, we will say so.<\/p>\n<h2>Coordinating With the Workers&#8217; Compensation Carrier<\/h2>\n<p>Your job with the carrier is to give accurate, complete information and keep a written record of every exchange.<\/p>\n<p>Expect requests for the incident report, payroll and wage records for the affected period, the job description, and any safety or training records. Gather them in one place before you send anything.<\/p>\n<p>Florida law makes compensation payable regardless of fault as a cause of the injury, except as the statute provides. So an argument about who caused the injury rarely helps the employer&#8217;s position.<\/p>\n<p>Pick one person to handle carrier and adjuster calls. Log each call with the date, the person&#8217;s name, and what was said. Avoid casual comments about fault or whether the employee is believable. Informal remarks can end up in the claim file.<\/p>\n<p>Light-duty offers need care. Put each offer in writing, with the job duties, hours, pay, and any medical restrictions the provider listed.<\/p>\n<h2>Handling a Denied or Disputed Claim<\/h2>\n<p>A denied claim needs a prompt, written response. Carriers may question whether the injury happened at work, when it was reported, or what caused the medical problem.<\/p>\n<p>Work through the denial in this order:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Read the reason stated in the denial letter.<\/li>\n<li>Compare that reason to your incident report and timeline.<\/li>\n<li>Gather witness notes, photos, training records, and payroll.<\/li>\n<li>List what supports your position and what weakens it.<\/li>\n<li>Reply in writing, consistent with what you already reported.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A common mistake is a quick phone reply that contradicts the incident report. Once a statement is on record, changing it becomes hard.<\/p>\n<p>If the dispute isn&#8217;t resolved, it can move into a formal proceeding. How the steps unfold depends on the facts of each claim.<\/p>\n<h2>Employer Obligations Beyond the Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the claim, you need to manage return-to-work, retaliation risk, and records.<\/p>\n<p>Florida law protects workers who file claims. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0440\/Sections\/0440.205.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 440.205<\/a>, no employer may discharge, threaten to discharge, intimidate, or coerce an employee because of a valid claim for compensation.<\/p>\n<p>Florida also follows at-will employment. An at-will employee can be let go at any time, but not for a reason the law prohibits, such as retaliation. See <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/165898\/opinion\/Opinion_08-2948.pdf\">Laguerre v. Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc.<\/a>. That means a termination tied to an injury report needs review first.<\/p>\n<p>Plan job options with that in mind, and keep every restriction and offer in writing.<\/p>\n<p>Keep payroll and job records for the affected period ready. Apply your injury-reporting and light-duty practices the same way to every employee.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a first consultation and moves through document review, carrier coordination, and any dispute response. Each step is set around the deadlines in the claim file.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1: First consultation.<\/strong> Bring the incident report and any carrier letters you&#8217;ve received.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2: Document review.<\/strong> We review the incident report, wage records, carrier letters, and any denial or request for information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3: Carrier coordination.<\/strong> We build a written plan for responses and track each carrier deadline on a calendar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 4: Dispute response.<\/strong> If the claim stays contested, we prepare for the formal process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 5: Ongoing advice.<\/strong> We help with return-to-work, records, and workforce policies after the claim is resolved or moves forward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why Work With KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal focuses on outside general counsel and employment law for employers in Miami-Dade and South Florida. The firm has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n<p>Our team also works with business owners on contracts, commercial leases, partnership disputes, and succession planning. Having one firm handle reporting, carrier communications, and employment questions keeps the file consistent.<\/p>\n<p>The first consultation is free and confidential, with no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-construction-workers-in-hard-hats-help-each-other-on-a-b-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Two construction workers in hard hats help each other on a building site.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How soon must I report a workplace injury in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reporting timelines depend on the specific circumstances, so it is wise to speak with KEW Legal promptly after an injury occurs. Track the date you first learn of the injury.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if my employee hasn&#8217;t told me about an injury yet?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Write down what you know the day you learn of it. Then keep a written record of that date.<\/p><p>Get a review before any termination linked to an injury.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the carrier denies the claim?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gather the denial letter, your incident report, and payroll records. Then talk with counsel about a written response.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does Florida require employers to carry workers&#8217; compensation insurance?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most employers must, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/myfloridacfo.com\/division\/wc\/employer\">Florida Division of Workers&#8217; Compensation<\/a>. Noncompliance may bring penalties.<\/p><p>If a carrier letter asking for records just arrived, or a denied claim needs a response, call 305-990-2300 or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a> to set up a first consultation.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How KEW Legal Supports Employers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organized Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help you assemble incident reports, attendance records, job descriptions, and communications so your position is documented clearly from the start.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting Your Business<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review how a claim may affect your operations, insurance relationships, and workforce, and we discuss practical steps to protect your interests.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain each step in plain language so you can make informed decisions about your employees and your business.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employee Issues in Context<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Workplace injuries often raise related questions about discipline, return-to-work arrangements, and employee relations. We address these as part of one coordinated plan.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Before You Respond<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep a written record of what you learned about the injury and when you learned it. Avoid informal statements about fault or the injury until you have discussed the situation with counsel.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Talk with KEW Legal<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk with KEW Legal<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What to Bring to Your Consultation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Incident Details<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring what you know about the date, location, and circumstances of the injury, along with any written reports.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employee and Payroll Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gather the employee&#x27;s job description, schedule, pay information, and any prior related paperwork.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insurance Information<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Share your workers&#x27; compensation policy details and any correspondence with your carrier or claims administrator.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Questions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Write down what concerns you most, whether it involves operations, staffing, costs, or the employee relationship.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Speak With KEW Legal About Your Workers&#x27; 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