The district is self-insured for Workers’ Compensation coverage.  Employees are no longer covered by the State Industrial Insurance System (SIIS).  All workers’ compensation claims are handled by the CCSD Workers’ Compensation Office.  Your rights are protected under Nevada law.

If you are injured on the job or develop an occupational disease, you must provide written notice to your supervisor by completing “Notice of Injury or Occupational Disease” (Form C-1) no later than 7 days after the accident or in cases of an occupational disease, within 30 days of having knowledge of the disability and its relationship to your job.  The employee and the supervisor must sign this form.

If you have sought medical treatment or were off work as a result of your injury, you must file a “Claim for Compensation” (Form C-4) within 90 days after the accident or, in cases of an occupational disease, within 90 days of having knowledge of the disability and its relationship to your job.  This form is to be completed by you and your doctor at the time of your first treatment.  Your physician submits the completed form to the CCSD Workers’ Compensation Office.

If you are seriously injured, get medical care immediately.  Notify your supervisor and complete the required forms as soon as possible thereafter.

Notifying your supervisor is VERY IMPORTANT!  No benefits can be paid until the forms have been completed.  You could lose benefits if you do not report your injury to your supervisor or submit your “Claim for compensation’ in a timely manner.  Report all injuries no matter how insignificant they may seem to you at the time.