Worker's Compensation

The University provides workers’ compensation insurance plans at no cost to protect employees in case of work-related injuries or illnesses. The workers’ compensation benefits to injured employees may include: medical care, case benefits, a portion of lost wages, and assistance to help qualified injured employees return to suitable employment. Employees who are injured as a result of a work-related incident, and who are eligible for family and medical leave under NY state and federal law, will be placed on FMLA and applicable NY state leave during the time they are disabled and not released to return to work. Leave due to a work-related injury or illness will run concurrently with applicable Federal (FMLA) and state leave laws. Workers’ Compensation is solely a monetary benefit and not a leave of absence entitlement.

Employees and supervisors are required to complete the Electronic Accident/Injury Report for all work-related injuries, no matter how minor. Once submitted, the report will be automatically emailed to the Office of Human Resources Management. Failure to follow University procedures may affect an employee's ability to receive Workers’ Compensation benefits. Prompt reporting ensures eligible employees can qualify for coverage as quickly as possible.

The University will not be liable for the payment of workers’ compensation benefits for injuries that occur during an employee’s voluntary participation in any off-duty recreational, social, or athletic activity sponsored by the University.