The employer must provide the employee with a DWC-1 claim form within how many days?

• A. 1 calendar day
• B. 1 working day
• C. 3 calendar days
• D. 3 working days

Answer: (B)

Providing the DWC-1 claim form to the employee within one working day of learning of a work-related injury or illness ensures the claim process starts promptly and the employee has the necessary document to file. The one working day standard means a business day, not counting weekends or holidays, so if the injury is reported on Friday, the form should be given by Monday (the next business day) at the latest. This timeliness is essential to compliance and to avoid unnecessary delays in benefits. The other options would either treat time in terms of calendar days or require longer windows, which would slow down the employee’s ability to pursue a claim and do not align with the standard triggering prompt reporting.