If you are employed by the University and unable to perform your job due to a non-work-related injury, illness, or disability, the University provides you with disability benefits.  Union employees should review their collective bargaining agreement for details. Casual and/or hourly employees may not be eligible for the same workers’ compensation benefits.  Graduate Students: please refer to the Health and Wellness page for information.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Wage Replacement

The University’s Workers’ Compensation Plan provides faculty and staff with a percentage of gross wages in effect at the time of the injury or illness. This benefit is paid when the employee has been authorized out of work by an approved physician and continues until they return to work or are determined to have reached maximum medical improvement. The benefit is exempt from, or not subject to, federal or state income tax. Union employees should review their collective bargaining agreement for confirmation of their rate in pay. 

Additional Benefits

In addition to wage replacement, Workers’ Compensation may provide payment for additional benefits, such as medical treatment and permanent disability compensation to employees who suffer job-related injury or illness, and death benefits to the beneficiaries of workers who have died as a result of their employment.

If You are Injured on the Job

If you suffer a work-related injury that keeps you from working, you can receive workers’ compensation benefits, no matter who was at fault. In exchange for these benefits, which are governed by state law, you cannot bring a lawsuit against your employer for pain and suffering or other damages, except under certain circumstances. For more information, see Workers' Compensation on the University's HR website.

If you are injured, notify your supervisor as soon as possible. If you need medical treatment, contact Occupational Health Services, or if necessary, go to an emergency medical facility.