An employee is provided coverage for lost wages and medical expenses that result from a job related accident or illness in accordance with the Workers' Compensation laws of the State of Florida.
District Board of Trustees Policy 6Hx-18-5.07 "Illness in the Line of Duty Leave" allows full-time employees up to five (5) duty days of full compensation for absences due to on-the-job illnesses or injuries which are determined necessary by a certified workers' compensation physician.
Workers' Compensation Procedure (printable brochure)
If you need emergency medical assistance
If your injury does not require emergency medical assistance
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Contact your supervisor and the Office of Human Resources immediately. (If your injury is after normal business hours contact security on your campus immediately and human resources the following day). Even if you decide not to seek medical treatment, the accident/injury still needs to be documented by human resources.
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If you do require medical treatment, human resources will refer you to a certified workers' compensation physician or facility. You must have a referral form before seeking medical treatment. Do not go to your personal physician as it will not be covered under workers' compensation.
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You will also be given paperwork in order to be drug tested in accordance with College policy.
After seeing the physician
The doctor or facility will complete a form regarding your work status, restrictions and a follow up date (if necessary) which is to be provided to human resources.
If the physician determines you are unable to work
If the doctor determines you are not able to return to work immediately, call your supervisor and the Office of Human Resources regarding your situation. Full-time employees may be eligible for Illness in the Line of Duty Leave. Otherwise, the College's workers' compensation carrier will begin paying 66 2/3 of the employee's salary after the waiting period required by law.
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