For employees assigned to pay plans based on a 35 hour workweek, a work day is considered to be seven hours. For employees assigned to a 40-hour compensation plan, a work day is defined as eight hours. This applies whether the employee is on a standard Friday through Thursday work schedule, an averaging schedule or an academic schedule. No charges shall be made to accumulate sick, vacation or personal leave time during these seven days. The employee's records will indicate a full work day on the day of injury.
Medical documentation is required for the first seven days of incapacity.
The use of accrued leave to supplement the workers' compensation amount may begin on the eighth day after injury, provided the employee has exercised this option in accordance with items three and four of this policy. The employee's records shall indicate a full work day on the day of injury. Workers' compensation for lost wage will begin commencing with the fourth calendar day of incapacity. The employee's accrued sick leave balances shall be charged to cover the work days lost during the initial three day period for which workers' compensation will not be paid. However, if such incapacity continues for more than six days, commencing with the seventh day, the employee shall be eligible for workers' compensation for lost wages retroactive to the first day of absence following the date of injury.