161.11 WORK RELATED INJURY LEAVE.

   (a)   Workers’ Compensation. The City is covered by the Workers’ Compensation Laws of the State, by paying premiums into a State Fund administered by the Workers’ Compensation Bureau. The amount of the City’s Policy is set each year and is based upon the amount of accident compensation and salaries and wages received by City employees from the Fund. Employee medical bills are paid by the fund if they are the result of a work related injury. Also, certain other compensation is provided to an injured employee when the employee is unable to work because of a work related injury.

   (b)   Procedure in Reporting Injury.

      (1)   immediate notification. All employees injured on the job, however slightly, must report the fact immediately to the immediate supervisor or other responsible department official who will in turn notify the Department Head and Finance Department. Failure to do this delays proper medical care and may result in unfavorable action upon a claim for compensation.

      (2)   Medical attention. If an employee is injured to such an extent as to require medical attention or hospitalization, he shall immediately be taken to the nearest qualified facility.

      (3)   Workers’ Compensation report. The injured employee’s Department Head shall obtain the necessary information regarding the accident and shall notify the Director of Finance immediately and make certain that the proper written reports are made to the Ohio Workers’ Compensation Bureau.

   (c)   Return to Work Program. The City retains the right to provide injured employees with accommodating or light duty work in place of paid leave, when other work is available and the employee is released by the medical provider for such alternate work.

(Ord. 12-2003. Passed 3-13-03.)