Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policy establishes standards and procedures for the administration of the Workers’ Compensation program as well as establishes preventative measures for work-related accidents, injuries, and illnesses.

This policy updates the University’s previous Workers’ Compensation Policy.

Overview of the Policy Changes:

• The revised policy defines the various elements of the Workers’ Compensation program.

• Revisions include updated responsibilities for each party and the addition of defined responsibilities for Environmental Health & Safety, Human Resources, and the Workers’ Compensation Claims Coordinator.

• The revised policy designates Human Resources as the Return to Work Coordinator.

• The policy further clarifies reporting procedures for both employees and supervisors and emphasizes the requirement of the employee to immediately report a work-related accident, injury, or illness.

• The policy establishes Return to Work procedures and modified duty for occupational injuries and illnesses.

• The policy updates the point of contact for coordination of income benefits from Payroll to Human Resources.

• The contact information for the administration of the Workers’ Compensation program has been updated and expanded.