BSG July 2014 Worker’s Compensation Family Medical Leave Act

BSG July 2014 What to do in the event of a workplace injury. 1. Assess the situation-- 1 st Aid or needs professional treatment? 2. Complete injury packet—24 hrs. 3. Inform supervisor & Tricia Riley x45092 same day

BSG July 2014 PAPERWORK Needed within 24 hrs!  Employee Statement  Supervisor Statement  Witness Statement Found in Form Finders Medical Treatment  CorpOHS*  Family Doctor  Hospital  Other Health Care Clinic *preferred provider

 CorpOHS specializes in workplace injuries  They have our job descriptions to best serve us  No appt necessary  Direct billing with our WC carrier  Lost time is supplemented  Lost time NOT supplemented by FCPS as detailed in Section 7.2.E of the FASSE agreement, and Article XXIX of the FCTA agreement BSG July 2014

LIGHT DUTY  Restrictions are accommodated onsite.  Charge all absences to SICK until the claim has been approved—Contact Tricia for to find out if approved  Missed time is only ok if the employee has a doctor’s note keeping them out of work

BSG July 2014 CALL US! Benefits Office  Colette Baker  Tricia Riley  Lisa Brashears (Benefits)

BSG July 2014 What is Family Medical Leave Act?  A law that protects an employee from losing their job due to documented medical issues for 12 weeks  4 th consecutive day out of work  For the employee or immediate family members  Must be employed for 1 year & worked 0.5 of their position the year prior  Can be used in one chunk or intermittently if the doctor indicates

BSG July 2014 More…  Use their own accrued leave to get paid  10 day grant & sick leave bank  Certification of Healthcare Form– found in Form Finders  Call Lisa Brashears for maternity/paternity/adoption  MUST have a doctor’s release to return—if own illness  Send all documentation to Benefits

BSG July 2014  Remember to send the Absence Notification form for ALL FMLA/ Maternity/Paternity /Adoption/ Worker’s Comp absences  Send it when they go out & again when they return.

BSG August 2013 XXXXX  Exhaust all sick prior to SLB & 10-day grant  Note the status: Active, Leave w/ Pay, LOA

BSG August 2013  Timeliness and Accuracy is essential  Accountability is at the school level  All is necessary to comply with audits

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BSG July 2014 Questions?