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Workers’ Compensation Program

Workers’ Compensation Program. MGL Chapter 152 No-Fault System Employees do not have to prove blame Employees have to prove the disability is work related. Workers’ Compensation Program. Administered by : UMass Boston Human Resources (HR) Provides forms and guidance

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Workers’ Compensation Program

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  1. Workers’ Compensation Program • MGL Chapter 152 • No-Fault System • Employees do not have to prove blame • Employees have to prove the disability is work related

  2. Workers’ Compensation Program • Administered by: • UMass Boston Human Resources (HR) • Provides forms and guidance • Commonwealth Human Resources Division (HRD) • Reviews injury reports and decides which claims are compensable • Pre-approve medical treatment

  3. Workers’ Compensation Program • Mass Department of Industrial Accident (DIA) • Resolves disputes over claims • Mass State Retirement Board • Provides info on types of retirement options

  4. Workers’ Compensation Program • Who is eligible? • Benefitted and non-benefitted faculty and staff • Graduate and undergraduate student employees (must be on the UMass Boston payroll)

  5. Workers’ Compensation Program • Safety at UMass Boston • Department of Public Safety • Environmental Health and Safety • Facilities • Safety Committee

  6. Workers’ Compensation Program • Three Pilot Departments • Next Step • Workgroup to review draft policy

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