Processing Worker’s Compensation Claims Clause Samples

Processing Worker’s Compensation Claims a. The Employer agrees to counsel an injured employee on the procedures for filing claims and the benefits to which he is entitled. A claimant will be permitted to be represented by a Union official or other person on any matter pertaining to an injury occurring in performance of duty if representation is authorized in writing by the claimant. b. Claims for injury compensation will be processed in accordance with rules issued by the Office of Worker's Compensation Programs (OWCP), in accordance with the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA). c. As of the execution date of this Agreement, unit employees who incur a job connected injury or occupational illness or disease will complete the appropriate form (CA- 1 for traumatic injuries; CA-2 for occupational illness or diseases) in a timely manner. Injury claims should be reported within 2 (two) calendar days of the incident. If the employee is incapacitated because of his job connected injury or occupational illness or disease, the Employer will prepare the appropriate form on the employee's behalf. In all cases where a CA-1 or CA-2 is completed by the employee, the Employer will complete the official supervisor's report to insure that any known witnesses to the accident provide signed statements. The Employer will insure that any injury reports are provided promptly to the Personnel Office. Notification of an employee's supervisor concerning the employee's status will be the same as for sick leave. Employees will submit form CA-17 as expeditiously as possible in order to aid in resolving work status.