At times, these injuries or work related illnesses result in the employee's absence from duty beyond the period covered by the continuation of pay benefits of the workers' compensation program. During such absences, employees may elect to use annual leave, sick leave, leave without pay, or a combination of these leave categories.
Medical documentation is required for all injury-related absences, even if annual leave is used.
For more detailed information regarding leave use while covered by Workers' Compensation benefits, click here.