Workman's Compensation Instructions

If a Work Injury Occurs...

California law guarantees certain benefits to employees who are injured of become ill because of their jobs.

Any job-related injury is covered - even first-aid type injuries and work-related illnesses. They key is whether it was caused by the job. (Some injuries from voluntary, off-duty, recreational, social, or athletic activity - for example, the company bowling team - may not be covered. Check with the administrator listed below if you have questions.)

Benefits

•	Medical Care. All medical treatment - with out dedictible or dollar limit. Costs are paid directly by the claim administrator, so you should never see a bill. The claim administrator will arrange medical treatment, often by a specialist for the particular injury. (You can be treated immediately by your personal physicial if you notify your employer in writing before the injury, otherwise your claim administrator can tell you how soon you can switch to your own doctor. Contact your claim administrator for more information.)
•	Payment for Lost Wages. If you're temporarily disabled by a job injury or illness, you'll receive tax-free income until your doctor says you are able to return to work. Payments are two-thirds of your average weekly pay, up to a maximum set by state law. Payments aren't made for the first three days unless you're hospitalized as an inpatient or unable to work for more than 14 days. If the injury or illness results in permanent disability, additional payments will be made after recovery. If the injury results in death, benefits will be paid to surviving dependents.
•	Rehabilitation. If the injury or illness prevents you from returning to your usual job, and a modified job or alternative work isn't offered by your employer, you may qualify for vocational rehabilitation. If so, the claim administrator will pay all costs up to a maximum set by state law.

In The Event of a Work Injury

1.	Be sure first aid is given.
2.	See that the injured employee is taken to a doctor or hospital, if necessary.
3.	Report all injuries IMMEDIATELY to your claim administrator: Nick Peters at (650) 723-3103
4.	See your employer representative or claim administrator if you have questons about workers' compensation.

Emergency Telephone Numbers

•	Fire/Police/Ambulance/First Aid: 9-911 from a campus phone or 911 from an off-campus phone
•	Posion Control: 9-1-408-299-5112 from a campus phone or (408) 299-5112 from an off-campus phone.

Warning: Workers' Compensation Fraud is a Felony

** Anyone who knowingly files or assists in the filing of a false workers' compensation claim may be fined up to $50,000 and sent to prison for up to five years (Insurance Code section 1871.4) **