9.4 Workers’ Compensation Insurance

To provide for payment of your medical expenses and for partial salary continuation in the event of a work-related accident or illness, you are covered by workers’ compensation insurance.  The amount of benefits payable and the duration of payment depend on the nature of your injury or illness.  In general, however, all medical expenses incurred in connection with an injury or illness are paid in full, and partial salary payments are provided beginning with the fourth consecutive day of your absence from work.

If you are injured or become ill on the job, you must immediately report such injury or illness to the Security Office, the College Health Center, one’s supervisor and/or the Director of Human Resources.  This ensures that the College can assist you in obtaining appropriate medical treatment.  Your failure to follow this procedure may result in the appropriate workers’ compensation report not being filed in accordance with the law, which may consequently jeopardize your right to benefits in connection with the injury or illness.

Questions regarding workers’ compensation insurance should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

Approved May 9, 2009