To provide continuity of benefits for Faculty and Staff when absent from the workplace due to a work-related injury or illness sustained in the course of employment with the University.
December, 1986
revisedJune, 2005
May, 2021
Responsible OfficeRisk Management & Insurance
Risk Management & Insurance
While an employee is on Workers’ Compensation leave, there is no accrual of sick leave or Paid Time Off.
During the initial thirty days an employee is on Workers’ Compensation leave:
After the first thirty days and up to the end of the first twelve months from the date the employee initially began their Workers’ Compensation leave:
After the end of the first twelve months from the date the employee initially began their Workers’ Compensation leave:
Employees who are out of the workplace due to a work-related injury or illness may be required to concurrently use benefits under the Family Medical Leave policy. Please see Penn Human Resources Policy No: 631, Family and Medical Leave, for further information.
This document provides a basic overview of benefits continuation as related to Workers’ Compensation leaves of absence. All specific questions relating to benefits availability while on a Workers’ Compensation leave of absence should be referred to the Benefits Department of the Division of Human Resources.
Unionized University staff are excluded from this section of the policy and should refer to the terms and conditions of the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.