DELAYED WORKERS' COMP CLAIM

Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier will investigate your claim and determine your eligibility for Workers’ Compensation Benefits. You are permitted to file a claim with the Division of Workers’ Compensation if you disagree with their determination. This can be accomplished by filing either a request for an informal hearing or a formal claim petition.

A minor who suffers a disability due to an injury or illness sustained on the job is entitled to the same benefits as any other employee. If the minor was employed in violation of child labor laws, however, benefits for temporary disability, permanent disability, and death are doubled.

Employees are strongly encouraged to report work-related accidents to their manager or supervisor. Early reporting aids the University in identifying and addressing safety hazards, determining an employee’s eligibility for Workers’ Compensation (WC) benefits, and expediting benefits delivery. If the employee requires treatment at a later date, early reporting eliminates the question of causation arising from the employee’s delayed reporting.

No, the law prohibits discriminating against an employee or terminating their employment because they have sustained a work-related injury or illness and filed a workers’ compensation claim.

Yes, you must present the medical documentation to your supervisor or department while returning to work after an injury.