Injury Compensation. Employees covered by this Agreement shall be covered by Subchapter I of Chapter 81 of Title 5, and any amendments thereto, relating to compensation for work injuries. The Employer will promulgate appropriate regulations which comply with applicable regulations of the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs and any amendments thereto.
Injury Compensation. A. When employees or their representatives report an illness or injury has occurred in the performance of official duties, the employees at their request will be promptly counseled by trained personnel as to their right to file for compensation benefits and the benefits payable. The employee also shall be advised as soon as possible that, when traumatic injury leave has been exhausted, compensation benefits can be used in lieu of sick or annual leave. The Agency will give appropriate assistance to the employee in filing a compensation claim.
Injury Compensation. Section 1. The Employer agrees to comply with applicable workers’ compensation laws and regulations when an employee suffers an industrial illness or injury in the performance of assigned duties. The Employer shall advise the employee of the right to file a claim for benefits. The Employer shall make workers’ compensation claim forms available at all facilities.
Injury Compensation. Compensation for injury or sickness shall be provided in accordance with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act.
Injury Compensation. Compensation for injury or sickness shall be continued in accordance with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act and Article VIII of this Agreement. While receiving Workers’ Compensation Temporary Total Disability, the District shall afford the employee a paid day for each three days of absence until such time as all accumulated leave has been exhausted. Health insurance will be afforded to the employee as spelled out in Article IX Section 3.
Injury Compensation. Section 1. The Agency agrees to comply with the provisions of the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) and other pertinent regulations promulgated by the Office of Worker’s Compensation Programs (OWCP) when an employee suffers an occupational disease or traumatic injury in the performance of his/her assigned duties.
Injury Compensation. If an employee eligible to receive sick leave is injured in the course of employment and receives disability benefits under Worker’s Compensation, the employee shall receive from Decatur Public School District #61 the difference between the Worker’s Compensation benefit and the wages or salary to which the employee is entitled under the Decatur Public School District #61 leave program. The accumulated sick leave of the employee shall be reduced proportionately based upon the compensation remitted by the Decatur Public School District #61. Pro-rated sick leave shall be available to the employee only to the extent that an employee has accumulated sick leave days, so that an employee shall receive full pay upon days which an employee is unable to work due to work-related injury or illness, but in no instance will an employee be entitled to a combination of sick leave benefits and Worker’s Compensation benefits in excess of the employee’s regular pay. In no event will an employee be entitled to sick leave benefits beyond the accumulation of sick leave days of that employee. An employee on Worker’s Compensation may waive sick leave pay, in which case the employee shall not be charged with sick leave use.
Injury Compensation. Employees covered by this Agreement shall be covered by
Injury Compensation. For the purpose of Subchapter I of Chapter 81 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code, volunteers covered by this Agreement are considered to be employees of the United States in terms of eligibility for compensation due to work related injuries. FWS Form 3-2148 Rev 03/02 Prohibited Activities. Volunteers will not be assigned active law enforcement duties or other duties restricted by permit or Service regulations or standards. It is understood that volunteers are NOT considered to be Federal employees for any purpose other than tort claims and injury compensation. Volunteer service is not creditable for leave accrual or any other employee benefits.
Injury Compensation. SECTION 1. The employer recognizes the long term nature of its commitment to employees who have suffered job/related injuries or illnesses, and will provide to employees not only the appropriate physical care and other benefits to which they are entitled but also other appropriate support necessary for rehabilitation and return to duty. The employer will implement the Federal Employees Compensation Act to be consistent with other applicable laws and regulations. The parties will cooperate fully in the program to reduce the costs through safety programs, safe employee performance, and report valid claims for on-the job injuries or illnesses.
