Worker's Compensation

Worker’s Compensation is a benefit program that pays for medical treatment and wages lost due to eligible work-related injuries or illnesses.

What do you do if you have a work-related injury or illness?

• Seek first aid and/or medical treatment immediately, if needed.
• Report the accident or injury to your supervisor before the end of your shift or at least within 24 hours of the time of the accident or injury.
• Notify any unsafe conditions to your supervisor.

New eForm process now available! 

1. Employee must complete the Employee's Work Injury and Illness eForm.
2. Supervisor must complete the Supervisor's Incident Analysis and Prevention Report eForm.
3. Additional information to be completed and sent to Diane Hunter (hunterd@uwec.edu).
   1. Authorization of Disclosure Form & Medical Provider List, if illness/injury required medical attention.
   2. Witness Statement Form, if applicable.
   3. Photos and any supporting documentation.

What to do after being treated?

The timely return of injured employees to productive roles in the workforce is one of the key components of the worker’s compensation mission. UW-System gathered input and feedback on how to make this process efficient, resulting in the creation of the Return to Work: Worker's Compensation (UWSA Policy 635).

To assist campuses with implementation of this policy, please utilize the Return to Work Process Flow Template, describing steps to a successful return to work.

Please contact Diane Hunter, hunterd@uwec.edu for next steps.