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Workers' Compensation Topics

Summary: This page provides information for workers and supervisors about workers' compensation.

Important Announcement for Supervisors

When reporting a work-related incident, injury or illness, DO NOT provide the employee with the State of California Workers’ Compensation Claim form (DWC-1). This form is now provided by the Office of Risk Services.

• If employee wishes to be seen by a doctor, complete the Authorization for Medical Treatment form (pdf). 
• Within 24 hours, complete the Incident Report Form (pdf)(Spanish).
• Within 5 days, submit the Supervisor's Incident Investigation Form (pdf).

Please return all unused copies of the State of California Workers’ Compensation Claim form (DWC-1) to Office of Risk Services (mail stop: Risk Services).

For more information on the process for reporting work related incidents, injuries, and illnesses, review the Workers’ Compensation Reporting Procedures.

For Employees

• How to Obtain Medical Care if Injured on the Job
• How to Report a Work-Related Injury or Illness
• Frequently Asked Questions for Employees

For Supervisors

• Workers' Compensation FAQ for Supervisors
• How to Complete the Supervisors Investigation and Report of Occupational Injury Form
• Workers' Compensation Process Flow Diagram (pdf)

For Both Employees & Supervisors

• Workers' Compensation Handbook
• Transitional Return to Work Guidelines

• Workers' Compensation Guidebook for Injured Workers (pdf)
• Changes in Law Affecting the Workers' Compensation Guidebook

• Attending Physician's Role in Helping Patients Return to Work after an Illness or Injury
• Allocation Of Workers’ Compensation Funding Shortfall At UCSC FAQ

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Last revised: April 23, 2008 (am)