Workers' Compensation is an employer-paid benefit that provides you with medical, compensation, and vocational rehabilitation benefits if you are injured on the job or become ill because of your work. Workers' Compensation provides your dependents with a death benefit in the unlikely event that you die because of an injury or illness that results from your work for the University. You are covered when you perform your work for the University. Coverage begins the first minute that you are on the job and continues any time that you work. You do not have to work a certain amount of time or earn a certain amount of money before you are covered.
Coverage is automatic and immediate.
Any injury or illness, caused by your job, is covered by Workers' Compensation. This includes minor injuries and illnesses as well as serious injuries and illnesses. Under Workers' Compensation, you are covered no matter who was at fault for your injury or illness. Immediately report your injury or illness to your supervisor. This helps protect your right to Workers' Compensation benefits.