Every day, workers in the oil fields confront the risk of injury and even death. Their courage and determination drive them forward, motivated by a deep responsibility toward their families. Israel Medina understands this reality, hailing from an immigrant family that toiled to carve out a better future.
Collecting Workers’ Comp as a Documented or Undocumented Employee
In Texas, both undocumented and documented employees have the right to receive workers’ comp benefits if they become injured or ill while performing their jobs under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Regardless of their legal status, the federal government requires employers to provide a healthy and safe workplace. But, not all private employers are required to have workers’ comp.
