WORKERS COMPENSATION
Effective: August 15, 2024
Purpose: To outline the eligibility and requirements for workers compensation benefits.
Scope: This policy applies to all employees campus wide.
Responsible Office: Human Resources
Policy Statement: All employees of the University are covered by worker's compensation insurance for personal injuries due to work related accidents or illnesses. All such accidental injuries must be reported immediately to Human Resources, followed immediately with a standard accidental injury report form. The form is to be completed by the injured person. Should the individual be incapacitated to the extent that they are unable to complete the form, the form should be completed by the immediate supervisor. Failure to report an injury within twenty (20) calendar days of the accident may result in denial of worker's compensation benefits.
For employees who are in a leave without pay situation while receiving worker’s compensation, vacation and sick leave will continue to accrue. Health insurance premiums will continue to be paid as usual while on worker’s compensation leave. Employees receiving worker’s compensation pay are not required to use vacation or sick leave but must sign a waiver to that effect in Human Resources. Extended absences will be counted toward FMLA.
Bills for medical expenses arising from an occupational injury or illness may be sent to the Office of Human Resources. HR will forward the bills to the State Self Insurance Fund Office (Worker’s Compensation) to determine if the claim is compensable.
Definitions: All words and phrases shall be interpreted utilizing their plain meanings unless otherwise defined in another University or Board of Regents policy or by statute or regulation.
Procedures: All procedures linked and related to the policies above shall have the full force and effect of policy if said procedures have first been properly approved by the University’s administrator in charge of Human Resources.
[Human Resources procedures - coming soon]
Related Policy Information: K.S.A. 44-501 et seq.