If unable to report for scheduled work, an employee must notify his or her supervisor according to departmental regulations for reporting absences.  Failure to notify his or her supervisor within the departmental prescribed time may result in the employee's absence being considered unexcused.  Unexcused absences will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.  If there is no specific departmental regulation, the employee is required to notify his or her supervisor no later than 30 minutes after the beginning of the work shift.  The employee's notification to management of an unscheduled absence does not imply management's approval or permission to be absent or excused from work.

3.2.2 Injuries on the Job

Regardless of the nature or severity, all injuries incurred when on the job must be reported immediately to the employee's supervisor.  Any employee who fails to report an injury during the shift on which the injury occurred will be subject to disciplinary action. 

An injured employee who is sent home by a university physician will be paid for the remainder of the regularly scheduled workday on a one-time basis per injury. 
           
The University Health Center provides and/or directs the medical care for an employee injured on the job.  In emergency situations immediately following an on-the-job injury, emergency room care and ambulance charges are covered by Worker's Compensation.  An employee must seek follow-up treatment at the University Health Center. 

This policy is consistent with Indiana Code 22-3-3-4.  Questions regarding this policy should be referred to Employee Relations, 285-1823. 

3.2.3 Return to Work from an On-The-Job Injury (Worker's Compensation)

If absent from work due to an on-the-job injury, clearance from the University Health Center must be obtained before return to work. 

3.2.4 Return to Work from Other Absences  

For any absence (other than Worker's Compensation) due to illness or injury of seven (7) or more calendar days, a clearance form from the employee's health care provider must be presented to the University Health Center.  The Health Center will process the clearance form from the health care provider and give the employee a release form to give to his or her supervisor.   Exception:  Employees in the food service units must obtain a "Return to Work" release form from the University Health Center after being absent from work for more than two (2) days following an injury or illness.