Employee Handbook v.2025

WORKERS' COMPENSATION WORK-RELATED INJURIES OR ILLNESSES

An employee who sustains a work-related injury or illness should inform their supervisor immediately. No matter how minor an on-the-job injury may appear, it is important that it be reported immediately. Employees who sustain work-related injuries may receive workers' compensation benefits outlined in CODAC's Workers' Compensation Insurance policy. Employees who need to take time off from work due to a workers' compensation illness or injury may also be eligible for a leave of absence under CODAC's leaves of absence or reasonable accommodation policies. Employees should contact Human Resources for additional information. When work-related accidents, injuries or illnesses occur, employees may be eligible for workers' compensation insurance benefits. CODAC provides a comprehensive workers' compensation insurance program at no cost to employees and in accordance with applicable state law. This program covers most injuries or illnesses, sustained in the course of employment, that require medical, surgical or hospital treatment. Subject to applicable legal requirements, workers' compensation insurance provides benefits or, Employees who sustain a work-related injury or illness should inform their supervisor immediately. No matter how minor an on-the-job injury may appear, it is important that it be reported immediately. This will enable an eligible employee to qualify for coverage. LEAVES OF ABSENCE/ACCOMMODATION Employees who need to take time off from work due to a workers' compensation illness or injury may also be eligible for a leave of absence under CODAC's leave of absence or reasonable accommodation policies. Employees should consult with Human Resources for additional information. RETURN TO WORK Employees who are ready to return to work following a workers' compensation-related leave of absence must supply a certification from a health care provider confirming the employee's ability to return to work. FRAUD CODAC will notify the workers' compensation insurance company if we have reason to believe an employee has supplied false or misleading information in connection with a claim and/or has filed a fraudulent claim. Workers' compensation fraud is a crime and may also be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. if the employee is hospitalized, treatment immediately. REPORTING WORK-RELATED INJURY OR ILLNESS

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