Workers鈥� Compensation Return to Work

California State University, East Bay values its employees and their contributions; therefore, the University strives to provide an injured or disabled employee the opportunity to return to work as soon as his/her condition permits.  Transitional work allows an employee with temporary work restrictions to work in a modified, alternative, or reduced-hours capacity on a temporary basis, while recuperating from an illness or injury. 

Regular Work

  1. Provide Work Status Report to the Workers’ Compensation Coordinator immediately after your appointment.
  2. Notify Manager/Supervisor of return to work date.

Return to Work with Work Restrictions (Modified Duty)

  1. The Workers’ Compensation Coordinator and Manager/Supervisor will evaluate the work restrictions to determine the feasibility of transitional work.
  2.  If transitional work is available, a Return-to-Work Agreement will be prepared and discussed with the employee and supervisor.  Please remember this is not a permanent position; it is only temporary.

Medical Appointments 

  • It is the employee’s responsibility to attend all appointments.
  • The employee must provide all treating work status reports to the Workers’ Compensation Coordinator immediately  after your appointment, if possible, but no later than the next business day.
  • CSU policy states that absences shall be charged to the employee’s leave credits (i.e., sick leave, vacation, CTO, etc.) for doctor’s appointments, physical therapy, and/or medical procedures.  Contact the Workers’ Compensation Coordinator for possible exceptions.
  • Follow the work restrictions recommended by your physician. If asked to perform a task that exceeds your restrictions or you feel unable to perform a task, it is your responsibility to immediately notify your supervisor.
  • Total working hours are not to exceed physician recommendations.
  • Notify your supervisor and Human Resources immediately, and provide medical documentation, if your physician:
    • Takes you off of work.
    • Changes your work restrictions.
    • Releases you to your regular position, without work restrictions.

To ensure a successful return to work, cooperation is vital.