What happens when you….

have an accident at work ?

Steps you need to take:

·         Notify your supervisor immediately and the H. R. Workers’ Comp Rep @ x2231, even though you may not think you injured yourself.

  • Complete an Accident Report and Treatment Form, signed by your supervisor, and submit it to the Human Resources Office within 24 hours of the accident.
  • Should you be injured during the accident and need to seek medical assistance, it is suggested that you report to Occupational Health Center/Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Needham Campus.
  • If your injury requires you to be out of work for more than 5 consecutive days you will receive pay from the College’s Workers’ Comp carrier.
  • If your injury requires you to be out of work for fewer than 6 days, you may use accumulated unused sick leave days.
  • You are responsible for the payment of premiums for College benefits while out on Workers’ Compensation leave.
  • Notify your supervisor and Human Resources prior to your return date to arrange for your return to work.
  • Forward your return to work clearance to Human Resources prior to your return to work.

 

Eligibility and Benefit Description (link to Administrative Handbook , Dean of College and Union Contract)

 

Worker's Compensation is a type of disability insurance that covers you for injuries you may incur while on the job or while performing a job-related function required by the College.

 

Should your injury result in time off from work, you may be eligible to receive Worker's Compensation. An employee unable to work for five consecutive calendar days or more receives (in lieu of lost wages) compensation in accordance with rates set by law. This payment is non-taxable.  If the loss of time is fewer than six days, the employee may use accumulated sick leave days.

Other things to consider:

Check with Human Resources X2231 about your Health and Dental Insurance premium payments.

Note:  This summary is designed to acquaint you with some of the features of the Wellesley College benefit plans and every attempt has been made to summarize these plans and policies accurately.  However, this summary is not designed to serve as your sole reference for the details of these benefits.  There is additional information for administrative staff available in the Administrative Handbook, for faculty in the Faculty Handbook on the Dean of the College website and for union employees in their collective bargaining agreement, as well as in the Human Resources Office.  This summary does not constitute a contract for any benefit; Wellesley College reserves the right to modify or terminate any of its benefit plans.