Article 15 Workers' Compensation

ARTICLE 15 WORKERS' COMPENSATION

Section 1. The parties agree to abide by Florida law concerning workers’ compensation matters. However, except as provided in Florida law, members injured while (a.) responding to an unlawful act perpetrated by another, (b.) responding to a dispatched call for service, (c.) engaging in a self-initiated law enforcement activity, (d.) engaging in on-duty physical training, (e.) engaging in firearms training or injured as a result of an accidental firearms discharge, (f.) auto accidents where the member is not grossly negligent, or (g) any and all terrorist attacks or exposure to bio-chemical warfare at any time while on duty will receive 100% of their base salary in lieu of workers’ compensation for up to 1,040 hours per injury. After 1,040 hours for an injury, state law concerning payment of workers’ compensation benefits will govern.

Section 2. Members will make every effort to secure workers’ compensation therapy appointments outside of their regular work schedule. However, if such appointments are not available, workers’ compensation therapy appointments may be made during the member’s regularly scheduled workday, without the member being required to utilize accrued leave to for these appointments. Such appointments shall not result in overtime. With supervisor approval, members will be allowed to flex their schedules for off-duty hour appointments.

Section 3. If unsure if an injury is an emergency, members should contact EMS to determine if transport to an emergency room is warranted.