The purpose of the Workers' Compensation program is to coordinate and manage claims relating to work injuries sustained by University employees. University policy and procedures can also provide guidance, especially in areas, such as time, leave and payroll issues.
Workers Compensation Steps: How to File a Claim
Each state has its own laws concerning Workers Compensation. In Virginia, the laws are covered by the Code of Virginia Workers Compensation Act.
TYPES OF INJURIES INCLUDED UNDER THE ACT:
Employees are entitled to receive compensation for an "injury by accident" or an "occupational disease."
In order to be covered, an "accident" must:
- Occur at work or during a work-related function,
- Be caused by a specific work activity, and
- Happen suddenly at a specific time. (Injuries incurred gradually or from repetitive trauma are not covered, although certain diseases caused by repetitive trauma are covered.)
In order to be covered, a disease must:
- Be caused by the work.
- Not be a disease of the back, neck, or spinal column.
To see particulars about the Code of Virginia which covers the Act, see § 65.2-900. Records and reports of accidents.
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+TOC6502000
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