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Weekly workers' compensation reporting FAQ
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Reporting weekly workers’ compensation (WWC)
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1. Do I need to report all WWC?
Yes, you must report all WWC on DTL2 records. You only report it on DTL4 records if your reporting unit is self-insured. If your reporting unit uses a third-party insurance company, do not report it on DTL4 records.
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2. Was WWC always nonreportable on DTL4 records for third-party insurance?
Yes, reporting units that use a third-party company have never reported WWC on DTL4 records.
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3. Must both the employee and the employer pay into the system for WWC wages?
Yes, both the employee and the employer must pay retirement contributions on wages from WWC. Contributions are the money paid into the retirement system to fund future benefits.
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4. An audit showed we had to enter a positive adjustment, and now we (both the employer and employee) owe unpaid contributions for WWC. Is this right?
Yes, all WWC wages are subject to retirement contributions. However, ORS does not get involved with how you collect the contributions from your employee.
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5. If our reporting unit posted regular wages and hours for an employee who later received WWC wages directly from the insurance company, do we need to report those WWC wages?
Yes, you must report these payments using the 8000 – Weekly workers' compensation code. First, enter a negative adjustment for the regular wages you already reported. Then, add the WWC payments as a positive adjustment. If your reporting unit is self-insured, report these on both DTL2 and DTL4 records. If you're insured through a third party, report them on DTL2 but not DTL4.
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6. Does short-term disability (STD) have the same reporting rules as WWC for DTL4 records?
You only report STD wages when they meet specific rules. You can find these rules in section 4.02 of the Reporting Instruction Manual under Employer-sponsored short-term disability wages.