DWC Posts Form for Prospective Employers to Check Claim History

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation adopted a new form for prospective employers to inquire whether a job applicant has previous workers’ compensation claims. DWC Form-156, “Prospective Employment Authorization and Certification,” is available for immediate use, the agency said. “The adopted form increases the use of technology by allowing requesters to submit the form electronically,” the division said in a statement. “Requesters will no longer be required to notarize the form but must continue to certify that they are eligible to receive th...