{"id":14314,"date":"2023-03-14T09:41:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T14:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/hr\/?page_id=14314"},"modified":"2026-04-08T15:59:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T20:59:39","slug":"workplace-reporting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/hr\/workplace-reporting\/","title":{"rendered":"Reporting a Workplace Injury or Illness \u2013 Workers&#8217; Compensation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection>\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default site-section site-panel__accordion panel panel-accordion site-section__bg--normal\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"accordion\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-section__inner l-wrapper \">\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-grid site-grid__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\n<figure class=\"is-style-default c-caption\">\n\n\t\n\n\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"is-style-default t-content\" data-name=\"content\" data-index=\"0\" data-autop=\"true\" data-livetext>\n\t\t\t<p>The Minnesota Worker\u2019s Compensation Act is a statutory, no-fault system of legal rules that provides for certain benefits for employees who are injured on the job or who contract an occupational disease arising directly out of and in the course and scope of their employment activities.<\/p>\n<p>The College provides a comprehensive workers\u2019 compensation insurance program at no cost to our employees that includes medical expense reimbursement, wage loss benefits, vocational rehabilitation benefits, and other benefits.<\/p>\n<p>If you experience or witness a work-related injury or illness, you must tell your supervisor as soon as reasonably possible.<\/p>\n<p>Workplace Injury Forms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/hr\/files\/2025\/02\/FirstReportOfInjury2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 1: MN First Report of Injury<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/hr\/files\/2025\/02\/Form-2-FirstReportOfInjury-AdditionalQuestions2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 2: First Report Of Injury \u2013 Additional Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/hr\/files\/2012\/12\/WitnessStatement-FillinVersion.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Report of Injury \u2013 Witness Statement Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Questions?\u00a0 Contact the College\u2019s Workers\u2019 Compensation Associate (<a href=\"mailto:ceas@stolaf.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pat Ceas;<\/a> 507-786-3560; 312 RNS).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default accordion site-panel__accordion-items\" data-depth=\"0\" data-name=\"accordions\" data-livetext role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\" data-js=\"accordion\">\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-header-0\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-content-0\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf A Workplace Injury\/Illness Occurs: Follow These Steps\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-header-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-content-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>If you are the injured employee:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get medical help if needed.<\/strong>\u00a0 Tend to the injury; do not simply continue working.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inform your supervisor asap.<\/strong> \u00a0 A coworker can contact your supervisor if you cannot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Download and fill out these two forms:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/hr\/files\/2025\/02\/FirstReportOfInjury2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MN First Report of Injury<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(fill out #s 3 &#8211; 29; and if possible 30 &#8211; 35).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/hr\/files\/2025\/02\/Form-2-FirstReportOfInjury-AdditionalQuestions2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>First Report of Injury \u2013 Additional Questions<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Hard copies of both forms are available outside the HR office if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Return both forms asap<\/strong> <strong>to<\/strong> the College&#8217;s Workers&#8217; Compensation Associate (<a href=\"mailto:ceas@stolaf.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pat Ceas<\/a>: 312 RNS) or to the\u00a0HR office (180 TOH; <a href=\"mailto:hrstaff@stolaf.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hrstaff@stolaf.edu<\/a>).\n<ul>\n<li>Forms can be returned by you or your supervisor.<\/li>\n<li>We will contact you to confirm the details of your injury and then we&#8217;ll quickly submit your injury claim to the insurance company.<\/li>\n<li>Note: The longer you wait to report a work-related injury, the higher the risk in delaying or losing compensation benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>If you are the injured employee&#8217;s s<\/strong><\/span><strong>upervisor:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Assist the employee in seeking appropriate medical care<\/strong> (even if this is simply an ice pack).<\/li>\n<li>Either help the employee fill out the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/hr\/files\/2012\/12\/FirstReportofInjury.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Report of Injury form<\/a><\/strong>, or provide the time and space to allow the employee to complete the form<\/li>\n<li><strong>It is important to allow the injured employee to describe how and why the injury occurred.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ensure that the form gets returned asap to <\/strong>the College&#8217;s Workers&#8217; Compensation Associate (<a href=\"mailto:ceas@stolaf.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pat Ceas<\/a>: 312 RNS) or to the HR office (180 TOH; <a href=\"mailto:hrstaff@stolaf.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hrstaff@stolaf.edu<\/a>).\n<ul>\n<li>The form can be returned by you or the employee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meet with the College&#8217;s Workers&#8217; Compensation Associate<\/strong> to discuss the root cause of the incident, and to discuss ways to reduce the risk of a similar incident happening in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-header-1\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-content-1\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReturning to Work After Medical Treatment; Work Restrictions\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-header-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-content-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Before you can return to work<\/strong> you must have your medical provider complete a Report of Workability\/Return to Work\/Fitness for Duty form (your medical provider has this form).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This form will indicate when you can return to work and whether you will have work restrictions (temporary or permanent).<\/li>\n<li><b>You must have your provider fill out a new form after <\/b><b>every<\/b><b> medical appointment\/treatment.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A medical provider includes chiropractors, emergency room or urgent care visits, family doctors, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you do not have work restrictions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have your medical provider clearly write on the Workability form that you can perform your usual work duties without restrictions.<\/li>\n<li>Send a copy of the completed Workability form to the College\u2019s Workers\u2019 Compensation Associate (<a href=\"mailto:ceas@stolaf.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pat Ceas<\/a>: 312 RNS) or to the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/hrstaff@stolaf.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HR office<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>You can return to work once you have submitted the <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">form (if you had the medical appointment in the morning then you can return to work on the same day after the appointment)<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If your medical provider <b>does place you on any sort of work restrictions<\/b><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that the provider clearly lists\/describes the restrictions in the Workability report.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that the provider includes an end date for the restrictions (or the date of next medical visit).<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Send a copy of the completed Workability form to the College\u2019s Workers\u2019 Compensation Associate (<a href=\"mailto:ceas@stolaf.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pat Ceas<\/a>: 312 RNS) or to the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/hrstaff@stolaf.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HR office<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do not return to work until<\/strong> you receive clearance from us to do so.<\/li>\n<li>We will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodations and find appropriate light duty work that stays within the restrictions established by your doctor.<\/li>\n<li>If you return to a light duty position, you must agree to work within those restrictions, and you are forbidden from working beyond those restrictions to avoid reaggravating your injury.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If we can not accommodate the work restrictions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will stay home and continue recuperating.\u00a0 Do not perform restricted job duties (even while off campus) until your medical provider clears you of your restrictions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-header-2\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-content-2\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCan I Use Campus Facilities While Recuperating?\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-header-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-content-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you will miss work time because of your injury, the College&#8217;s position is that you remain away from campus for liability reasons while you are recovering.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indoor walking locations.<\/strong>\u00a0 Below are some free\/low-cost options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Northfield High School<\/strong>\u00a0 (free.\u00a0 M &#8211; F, 6 &#8211; 7 am or 3:30 &#8211; 5 pm; must enter bldg between 3:30 &#8211; 4:30 pm as bldg doors lock at 4:30 pm.\u00a0 Enter through door #1.\u00a0 Call to double check hours: (507) 664-3649.)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dundasdome.com\/batting-cages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DUNDAS DOME<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/northfieldymca.org\/programs\/health-wellness\/wellness-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northfield Family YMCA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visitfaribault.com\/project\/faribo-west-mall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Faribo West Mall<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visitfaribault.com\/project\/faribo-west-mall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> (free)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.co.dakota.mn.us\/HealthFamily\/HealthyLiving\/Walking\/Documents\/IndoorWalkingOptions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Indoor Walking Options in Dakota County<\/strong> (some are free)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-header-3\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-content-3\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"3\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMedical Bills \u2013 Who Pays?\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-header-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-content-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"3\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>If your claim is accepted:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will submit your medical bills to the College&#8217;s insurance company, who will <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cover all \u201creasonable and necessary\u201d medical expenses that you incur<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If your claim is not accepted:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will submit your medical bills through your regular insurance company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-header-4\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-content-4\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"4\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReporting Lost Time\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-header-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-content-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"4\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>For the date of the injury your entire day&#8217;s wage will be paid <\/strong>even if you are unable to complete the remainder of your regularly scheduled shift.\u00a0 Enter your normal work hours for that date.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reporting Lost Time.<\/strong>\u00a0 Follow these instructions to document <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lost time due to a work-related injury<\/span> (e.g., home from work while recovering; leaving work for a medical appointment).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In Oracle, navigate to the \u201cTime &amp; Absences\u201d tile.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the \u201cAdd Absence\u201d tile.<\/li>\n<li>You will see the \u201cNew Absence\u201d screen and a dropdown menu with types of absences. Scroll down the list and select \u201cWorkers Comp.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Enter the correct date and time(s).<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cSubmit\u201d at the top right hand corner of your screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-header-5\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-content-5\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWage-Loss Benefits (For Lost Time)\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-header-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-content-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/hr\/handbooks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Faculty and Staff handbooks<\/a> for additional information.\u00a0 Questions should be directed to the <a href=\"payroll@stolaf.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Payroll Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If your claim is accepted:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is a three calendar-day &#8220;waiting period&#8221; when wages are not paid.<\/li>\n<li>Days 4 \u2013 10 &amp; beyond: wages are paid at 2\/3 your normal daily rate by the College&#8217;s insurance company (this rate essentially equals your normal &#8220;take home&#8221; pay).<\/li>\n<li>After Day 10: your first 3 days of wages will be reimbursed (at 2\/3 your normal daily rate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of whether you are exempt or non-exempt, if your work comp claim is accepted or denied, you should still contact <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/hr\/benefits-2\/earned-sick-and-safe-time-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Life (NYL)<\/a> to initiate a claim.\u00a0 NYL manages <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/hr\/fmla-process-and-forms-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FMLA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/hr\/benefits-2\/earned-sick-and-safe-time-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MN PFML<\/a>, and STD processing.\u00a0 If your work comp claim is approved, you will still want the FMLA\/PFML job protection and PFML can supplement your work comp.\u00a0 The two won\u2019t make you whole but the additional PFML will add to the work comp benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the event your work comp claim is denied, NYL will already have your claim information and can then process it as a PFML or short term disability claim.\u00a0 NYL also manages our LTD benefit.\u00a0 If your absence exceeds 3 months, they will be able to help you navigate the LTD process too.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-header-6\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-content-6\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"6\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf Injured While Volunteering During An Off-Duty Activity\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-header-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-content-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"6\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In general, you will not be eligible for workers\u2019 compensation benefits for injuries that occur during your voluntary participation in any off-duty recreational, social, or athletic activity that the College sponsors.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Questions should be directed to the <a href=\"mailto:hrstaff@stolaf.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HR office<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-header-7\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-content-7\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"7\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAdditional Information\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-header-7\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e37820c82c1-content-7\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"7\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional information can be found online at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dli.mn.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/pdf\/wceeinfo.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minnesota Workers\u2019 Compensation Information Sheet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dli.mn.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/pdf\/eeguide2wc.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An employee&#8217;s guide to the Minnesota workers&#8217; compensation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            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