Common use of Job Injury Leave Clause in Contracts

Job Injury Leave. A. Any teacher while in the performance of duty shall be covered by the Workers Compensation Act. B. A teacher who is unable to continue the performance of his/her job responsibilities and duties as a result of injury sustained in the reasonable performance of his/her duties from: 1. Legislation listed in the School Laws of Oklahoma provides that a school district employee is to be paid “his or her full contract salary for the remainder of that school year or contract year or period, whichever is applicable” when unable to continue duties as a result of an injury sustained in the reasonable performance of his or her duties from assault by a pupil, relative of a pupil, or person of the pupil’s household or injury sustained as a result of quelling or attempting to quell or stop a fight, disorder or any disturbance related to a school function or activity. Also, this leave is to be granted without the loss of leave benefits. 2. For any other work-related injury arising out of the course of employment, the teacher shall receive workers compensation benefits. The teacher may utilize accumulated sick or personal business leave or sick leave donation days at the rate of three (.3) tenths of such leave per day to the extent that the teacher receives full wages during the absence from work. C. Teachers who are unable to continue their contract of employment as a result of an injury sustained in the reasonable performance of their duties shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of the Worker's Compensation Insurance. Teachers shall receive a copy of district guidelines outlining options available.

Job Injury Leave. A. Any teacher while in the performance of duty shall be covered by the Workers Compensation Act. B. A teacher who is unable to continue the performance of his/her job responsibilities and duties as a result of injury sustained in the reasonable performance of his/her duties from: 1. Legislation listed in the School Laws of Oklahoma provides that a school district employee is to be paid “his or her full contract salary for the remainder of that school year or contract year or period, whichever is applicable” when unable to continue duties as a result of an injury sustained in the reasonable performance of his or her duties from assault by a pupil, relative of a pupil, or person of the pupil’s household or injury sustained as a result of quelling or attempting to quell or stop a fight, disorder or any disturbance related to a school function or activity. Also, this leave is to be granted without the loss of leave benefits. 2. For any other work-work related injury arising out of the course of employment, the teacher shall receive workers compensation benefits. The teacher may utilize accumulated sick or personal business leave or sick leave donation days at the rate of three (.3) tenths of such leave per day to the extent that the teacher receives full wages during the absence from work. C. Teachers who are unable to continue their contract of employment as a result of an injury sustained in the reasonable performance of their duties shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of the Worker's Compensation Insurance. Teachers shall receive a copy of district guidelines outlining options available.