Office of Injured Employee Counsel

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Office of Injured Employee Counsel The Office of Injured Employee Counsel helps injured employees with their workers’ comp disputes.

Happy Labor Day from OIEC! We are closed today but will reopen with our regular hours tomorrow.
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from OIEC! We are closed today but will reopen with our regular hours tomorrow.

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is alerting the public to a growing scam wher...
09/03/2026

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is alerting the public to a growing scam where individuals impersonate DWC officials or court personnel in an attempt to take money from Texas workers. Scammers are contacting workers by phone, email, and video calls, falsely claiming that payment is required to receive workers’ compensation benefits or settle a claim.

In several cases, scammers used made-up titles such as “judge” or “attorney” to appear credible. These communications are not legitimate, and DWC emphasizes that no worker in Texas is ever required to pay to get their workers’ compensation benefits.

How the scam works
Scammers have been reported to:
· Pose as representatives of DWC or the courts.
· Claim that benefits or settlements will be withheld unless immediate payment is made.
· Request money through bank transfers or peer-to-peer payment apps.
· Use high-pressure tactics to create a false sense of urgency.

Guidance for the public
DWC reminds the public that:
· DWC and insurance carriers never request payment to release workers’ compensation benefits.
· DWC and insurance carriers never ask for money through wire transfers, payment apps, or other similar services.
· Legitimate government officials do not pressure people to act immediately or provide financial information on the spot.
· Any unexpected request for money or personal information should be treated with caution and verified through official channels.

What to do if you suspect fraud
Anyone who believes they have been contacted by a scammer or who has questions about the legitimacy of a communication are encouraged to contact DWC directly at 800-252-7031.

OIEC is at the DWC conference today and tomorrow! Stop by our booth to learn more about how we help injured employees wi...
09/01/2026

OIEC is at the DWC conference today and tomorrow! Stop by our booth to learn more about how we help injured employees with their workers’ compensation disputes.
We hope to see you there!

OIEC will be at the 2026 DWC Conference, September 1st-2nd. Come stop by and say hello! The OIEC Team is ready to provid...
08/25/2026

OIEC will be at the 2026 DWC Conference, September 1st-2nd. Come stop by and say hello! The OIEC Team is ready to provide information about our state agency and free services.

OIEC's Public Counsel, Robert Rucker, speaks at the Advanced Workers’ Compensation 2026 CLE, sharing about OIEC updates ...
08/21/2026

OIEC's Public Counsel, Robert Rucker, speaks at the Advanced Workers’ Compensation 2026 CLE, sharing about OIEC updates and the agency’s future projects.

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1601 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX
78701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18663936432

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