Counseling of Employees. When a Supervisor becomes aware that an employee under his or her supervision has suffered a job related illness or injury, the Supervisor or other management representative, will in accordance with applicable regulations:
Counseling of Employees. When a supervisor becomes aware that an employee under his/her supervision has suffered a disabling industrial illness or injury in the performance of duties, the supervisor will ensure the employee is immediately counseled as to his/her right to file for compensation benefits; the types of benefits available; the procedure for filing claims; the option to use compensation benefits in lieu of sick or annual leave when the absence is for more than three days. All employees shall be provided an informational review of their rights and responsibilities with regard to compensation procedures and/or guidelines on an annual basis. The manner used to provide this review requirement will be left to the discretion of the Employer.
Counseling of Employees. An employee has a responsibility to immediately notify their supervisor when an illness or injury occurs. When a supervisor becomes aware that an employee under their supervision has suffered a disabling occupational illness or traumatic injury in the performance of duties, the supervisor and/or the DCP will immediately counsel the affected employee as to: his right to file for compensation benefits; the types of benefits available; the procedure for filing claims; and, the option to use compensation benefits in lieu of sick or annual leave when the absence is for more than three days. The right to continuation of pay normally begins the day after the traumatic injury subject to timely submission of the claim and appropriate medical documentation.
