The employee is receiving salary continuation from the employer in lieu of temporary disability. Is a DWC notice required?

• A. No, separate notice is not required
• B. yes, a regular DWC notice
• C. yes, a DWC notice with an explanation of the salary continuation plan with the initial notice.
• D. no, but an explanation of the salary continuation plan is required

Answer: (C)

When California uses salary continuation instead of temporary disability, the employee must be informed with the DWC notice and that notice must include an explanation of the salary continuation plan. Providing the DWC notice with details about how the plan works (and how it interacts with workers’ compensation) at the initial notice ensures the employee understands their rights and the specifics of the benefits being provided. A plain regular DWC notice alone isn’t enough; it must come with the explanation of the salary continuation arrangement.