Common use of Continuation of Pay Clause in Contracts

Continuation of Pay. An employee who suffers a compensable workers' compensation injury, including being assaulted by a student, and who is temporarily and totally disabled as a result of the injury may be eligible to receive compensation from the Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC). This continuation of pay policy is designed to cover injured employees who would otherwise receive BWC temporary total payments where it is fiscally responsible for the District by causing the BWC to set a lower claim reserve and hence a lower premium regarding each case. This policy also includes assault injuries which would be covered by the BWC and consolidates prior policies and provisions on the subject. However, the provisions contained herein are not intended and will not supersede or replace the assault leave provisions set forth at 8.0103. The policy does not affect or replace the employee's need to file claims with the BWC for medical treatment. The goal of this policy is to return the employee to employment with the District safely and at the earliest possible time following a work injury while positively impacting the BWC premium for workers' compensation coverage.