6520 - Workers' Compensation

Policy:  Workers' Compensation	Policy Number: 6520
Date of Original Policy: 07/10/2002	Date Revision Adopted: 01/19/2022
Reviewed by Policy Committee: 10/17/2018	Date of Next Review: 12/09/2025
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Employees injured in the performance of their duties are covered by Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Employees shall report work-related injuries immediately to their immediate supervisor. Delay in reporting, if necessary, must be justified to the satisfaction of the Board of Education and the insurance agency.

Reimbursement of Workers’ Compensation Insurance benefits shall be in accordance with their respective negotiated agreements.

Education Law Sections 1604(31), 1709(34) and 2503(10)