4.1.1.
Coverage. In accordance with New York State law, the Town will make available a Workers' Compensation plan for job-related injuries or illnesses.
4.1.2.
Reporting of injury. To ensure prompt coverage of the claim, the employee should submit a report of the injury or illness to the Office of the Town Supervisor on the proper form within 24 hours of the occurrence. The Office of the Town Supervisor, or designee, will complete and submit the required forms.
4.1.3.
Use of leave credits. An employee may draw from the employee's sick leave credits, then personal leave credits, and then vacation leave credits in conjunction with Workers' Compensation payments to equal, but not exceed, the employee's regular daily rate of pay. When the insurance company makes payment, the Town shall be reimbursed for that portion of leave covered by insurance and the employee will be re-credited with the proportional amount of leave.
4.1.4.
Continuation of medical insurance. The Town will continue medical insurance coverage for a qualifying event in accordance with the provisions of the Town's Family and Medical Leave Policy. Thereafter, an employee who is receiving Workers' Compensation payments for lost time and is drawing full pay by using accrued leave credits will continue to receive medical insurance benefits and the Town will continue to make its contributions for up to a maximum of one year, provided the employee makes the required employee contribution. If the employee has exhausted all leave credits, the employee may continue medical insurance coverage in accordance with federal and state laws.