Absence Paid by County Workers' Compensation Program. An employee may utilize sick leave or vacation credit to augment benefits paid under the workers’ compensation program. When returned to work, the employee will be paid at the rate for the job to which the employee is assigned, which includes all merit and cost-of-living increases that normally would be granted during the time away from work as a result of the on-the-job injury. The county shall provide workers’ compensation insurance as required by state law. Employees who become eligible for workers’ compensation shall be provided all benefits and rights in accordance with workers’ compensation administrative rules and regulations, and nothing in this article is intended to diminish those benefits and rights.
Absence Paid by County Workers' Compensation Program. A. The Employer shall provide workers' compensation insurance as required by state law. Employees, who become eligible for workers' compensation, shall be provided all benefits and rights in accordance with ORS 656 and 659 and any enhancements contained in this article.
B. An employee may utilize sick leave or vacation credit to augment any benefits paid under the workers' compensation program. Merit increases, which would normally be granted, and/or cost- of-living increases shall be added to the workers' compensation benefits. Upon returning to work, the employee will be paid at the rate, which includes all merit and cost-of-living increases, which would have been granted during the time off work.
C. The Employer will pay for all county-paid benefits for employees who have filed accepted workers' compensation claims whether or not the employee augments his/her time loss with sick leave, vacation leave or other accrued leave up to six (6) months from the date of injury. During this six (6) month period, the employee shall continue to accrue sick leave, vacation leave, continuous service credits and any other benefits granted under this agreement.
D. For workers, who are not medically stationary, the Employer will make a reasonable good faith effort to return such workers to light-duty positions in the county as soon as possible. An employee on light duty assignment shall receive his/her regular rate of pay. If the department is unable to provide a light-duty position, it will submit a written explanation to the Risk Management Division.
E. Pursuant to ORS 659A.043 & 659A.046, employees will have re-employment rights after an injury. The Employer will make a reasonable effort to accommodate employees who have been permanently disabled as a result of a work-related injury or illness.
F. When an employee has been injured on the job and suffers time loss greater than fifteen (15) days, the Employer shall provide the employee a written explanation of his/her rights and obligations as required by Oregon Workers’ Compensation Law.
Absence Paid by County Workers' Compensation Program. An employee may utilize sick leave or vacation credit to augment benefits paid under the workers’ compensation program. When returned to work, the employee will be paid at the rate for the job to which the employee is assigned, which includes all merit and cost-of-living increases that normally would be granted during the time away from work as a result of the on-the-job injury.
A. The Employer shall provide workers' compensation insurance as required by state law. Employees, who become eligible for workers' compensation, shall be provided all benefits and rights in accordance with workers’ compensation administrative rules and regulations, and nothing in this article is intended to diminish those benefits and rights.
B. The Employer will pay for all county-paid benefits for employees who have filed accepted workers' compensation claims whether or not the employee augments his/her time loss with sick leave, vacation leave or other accrued leave up to six (6) months from the date of injury.
