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Human Resources

Human Resources | Workers Compensation

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION NOTICE

Reporting Injury

You should report to your employer any occupational disease or personal injury that is work-related, even if you deem it to be minor.

Occupational Disease or Death

In case of an occupational disease, all claims are barred unless the employee files a claim with his or her employer within one year of the date that:

  1. The disease manifests itself.
  2. The employee is disabled as a result of the disease.
  3. The employee knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the disease is occupationally related.

Filing Notice

In case of injury or death caused by a work-related accident, an injured employee or any person claiming to be entitled to compensation either as a claimant or as a representative of a person claiming to be entitled to compensation, must give notice to the employer within 30 days of the injury. If the notice is not given within 30 days, no payments will be made for such injury or death.

Physicians

In the event you are injured, you are entitled to select a physician of your choice for treatment. The employer may choose another physician and arrange an examination which you would be required to attend.

Formal Claim

In order to preserve your rights to benefits under the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Law, you must file a formal claim with the Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration within one year after the accident if payments have not been made or within one year after the last payment of weekly benefits.

A full copy of this version can be found here.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION TOOLBOX

Employers First Report of Injury or Illness
Supervisors are to use this form in partnership with the injured employee. Please complete the “Employee/Wage” section of the form. Our NCCI Class Code is: 8868. Afterwards, please complete the “Occurrence/Treatment” section. Once completed, please email the completed form to HR.

Workers’ Compensation Frequently Asked Questions
Employees can access this webpage to find frequently asked questions to their concerns regarding workers’ compensation and the process.

Rights and Responsibilities for Employees and Employers
Access this page to view a downloadable brochure outlining the rights and responsibilities of both employee and employer.

Employees with questions or concerns related to Workers’ Compensation, may contact the Office of Human Resources at:

 

Office of Human Resources

Bernette Taylor, Director

6400 Press Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70126

Phone Number: 504-286-5273

E-mail: ttaylor@suno.edu