Workers' Compensation
The Workers' Compensation Law of Massachusetts provides financial benefits if you have a work-related injury or illness. Medical expenses for injuries occurring on the job and a percent of your salary for lost time are paid by this insurance.
If you are injured at WPI, you will be paid by the University for the remainder of the day of injury and for the next five (5) consecutive workdays. If lost time amounts to five (5) or more days, Workers' Compensation pays you also (60% of your weekly gross wage). This duplication in payment will require your authorization to make adjustments in Workers' Compensation payments.
Work-related injuries or illnesses must be reported promptly (within 24 hours) to your Supervisor or Department Head. Necessary forms must be completed with the Human Resources Office. Failure to submit reports promptly may result in a delay in payment or denial of benefits.
In addition to the Workers' Compensation weekly benefit payment, the salary you receive from the University will depend on your length of service as follows:
- Completion of introductory period but less than five (5) years of service: You will receive, during the first 12 days of absence, the equivalent of your regular daily pay (Workers' Compensation payments supplemented by WPI). Starting with the 13th day, you will receive Workers' Compensation payments only.
- Completion of five (5) years but less than ten (10) years of service: You will receive, during the first twenty-four days of absence, the equivalent of your regular daily pay (Workers' Compensation payments supplemented by WPI). Starting with the 25th day, you will receive Workers' Compensation payments only.
- Completion of ten (10) years or more service: You will receive, during the first thirty-six days of absence, the equivalent of your regular daily pay (Workers' Compensation payments supplemented by WPI). Starting with the 37th day, you will receive Workers' Compensation payments only.