Conditions on receiving Workers Compensation. In order for an Employee to obtain Workers' Compensation benefits, the injury or illness must be deemed compensable for time missed by the Injured Workers' Insurance Fund/Workers' Compensation Commission. If the injury or illness is deemed non-compensable, the Employee must use his/her own sick leave and have medical claims paid through his/her health insurance carrier. Appropriate documentation from an authorized medical provider, certifying the need for release from work is also required for all time missed as a result of the injury/illness. All medical documentation must be submitted to HR. HR will manage the return to work process with the employee and the Employee’s supervisor. Additionally, the Employee may not return to work until an authorized medical provider certifies, in writing, that the Employee is able to return to work with or without restrictions. The College will strive to provide meaningful work within the confines of the medical restrictions. An Employee returning to work with a note from an authorized medical provider that makes physical restriction recommendations will be given reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be reassessed based upon guidance from the Employee’s medical provider and in coordination with the needs of the College.
