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Workers' Compensation

All employees of the City University of New York, are covered by the University's Workers' Compensation insurance, which is administered by The New York City Law Department. Full-time as well as part-time employees are covered regardless of their permanency, tenure status or civil service classification.

In the event that an employee is disabled because of an accidental injury or occupational disease incurred in the course of employment, Workers' Compensation pays a weekly cash benefit and provides the necessary medical care.

If you sustain an injury while on the job you should immediately:

  • Call Public Safety at 212-220-8080 to obtain first aid or medical treatment.
  • Notify your supervisor immediately.
  • Complete workers' compensation forms within 24 hours of your injury and return along with supporting medical documentation to Human Resources, within 24 hours of the occurrence.

THERE IS A 30 DAY TIME LIMIT FOR FILING NOTICE OF ACCIDENT. 

The Workers’ Compensation Division will be inform you within 20 workdays as to as to whether your claim has been accepted or rejected.

For more information, visit the New York State Workers’ Compensation web site.

NOTE: Persons on the payroll of the Research Foundation, auxiliary corporations, and various independent grants are covered for workers compensation benefits through the payroll employer of record, not through CUNY.

REPORT ALL ACCIDENTS IMMEDIATELY TO:

  1. Your Supervisor,
  2. Public Safety x8080,
  3. Human Resources x8300 , and
  4. Health Services x8255.