Work injury compensation, or workers compensation, is a benefit given to employees when they are hurt while doing their job or because of their job. In a large majority of the 50 states, employers with more than a few employees must have workers compensation simply in order to operate; that is how strict the laws are regarding work related injuries. Simply put, employees have a legal right to workers comp' benefits if they are injured on the job. In fact, workers compensation operates on a no-fault basis, meaning unless there was willful misconduct, benefits are to be provided without contention as long as the work injury was valid. Filing a claim for worker's compensation is done with the employer's HR department, who will process the claim with the insurance and disburse a benefit check, if approved.