Workers' Compensation
University of Louisiana at Monroe employees are covered by workers' compensation,
which provides partial salary payments and medical expenses in the event of a qualified
work-related injury or illness. The amount of workers's compensation benefits payable
and the duration of payments depend on the nature of the injury or illness and the
employee's salary at the time of the incident. In general, usual and customary medical
expenses incurred in connection with an injury or illness is paid and partial salary
payments are provided after the employee has met the seven-day waiting period.Ìý
All University employees, regardless of their length of employment, are covered by
workers' compensation if injured or becomes ill due to work-related activities.Ìý
Reporting an Injury
- All work related injuries or illness must be reported to the employee's department/budget
head, and the Human Resources Office immediately.
- Serious injuries or illnesses must be reported to the University Police, who will arrange for necessary transportation
by use of ambulance. *Only University Police are authorized to call for an ambulance.
- Supervisors are responsible to ensure the "Employee Report of Injury/Illness" and
the "Incident/Accident Investigation Form DA2000" are completed.Ìý
- Employee must submit to a medical examination if needed.
- To be eligible for benefits, the employee must report the incident within 30 calendar
days.
*In the event an injury does require medical treatment, do not submit personal health insurance to your provider. Please inform them that treatment
will be covered by Workers' Compensation.
For more information regarding the Workers' Compensation Policy, please follow the
link below:
Return to Work Policy
The Return to Work Policy was established for employees who have sustained job-related
injuries, or illness, and as a result, are temporarily prevented from returning to
full time employment.Ìý
To be eligible for the Return-to-Work Program an employee must be off work as a result
of a work-related injury or illness, receiving Workers' Compensation, and have the
treating physician's approval to return to transitional/light duty or work.Ìý
For more information regarding the Return to Work Policy, please follow the link below:
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Important Documents:
Employee Report of Injury/Illness
Incident/Accident Investigation Form DA2000
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Human Resources
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