144.4 Workers' Compensation Insurance |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 2/24/2005 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 40 - Benefits |
| Originator: Director of Human Resources & Faculty Status Committee |
| Current File: 144.4 |
| Adoption Date: 2/14/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/14/2005 |
| Replaces File: 144.4 |
| Date of Origin: 9/29/1982 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
144.4 Workers' Compensation Insurance |
A. Background Members of the faculty and staff share in university programs which insure members of the community in the event of injury, disability, and death. |
B. Policy Workers' Compensation Insurance is provided for on-the-job injuries as provided for by South Carolina state law and Furman policies (Files 815.1-Family and Medical Leaves of Absences and 818.1-Sick Leave: Support and Administrative Personnel). |
C. Guidelines 1. On-the-job injuries should be reported immediately to the Human Resources Department. Failure to do so within twenty-four (24) hours after the accident may result in the loss of this benefit. 2. For an eligible on-the-job injury, South Carolina State Workers Compensation Insurance provides payment of medical bills directly related to that injury, payment of a percent of wages and a death benefit. 3. ........................... |