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42 <br /> <br />Section 3.17 Worker’s Compensation (Injury on Duty) <br /> <br />The City provides a comprehensive workers’ compensation insurance program at no cost <br />to employees. This program covers any injury or illness sustained in the course of <br />employment that requires medical, surgical or hospital treatment. Subject to applicable <br />legal requirements, workers’ compensation insurance provides benefits under a short <br />waiting period or, if the employee is hospitalized, immediately. In appropriate instances, <br />workers’ compensation covers certain medical expenses and lost earnings. <br />To preserve an employee’s right to possible worker’s compensation coverage, the <br />employee must immediately report to Human Resources or to his/her supervisor <br />any accident, injury, or illness that occurs in the course of performing job duties- <br />even if the injury or illness does not seem serious. <br /> <br />If an employee is receiving workers’ compensation as a result of a compensable injury or <br />illness covered under the provisions of the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act, <br />employees may supplement their workers’ compensation payment with available vacation <br />or sick hours so that the net take home pay does not decrease as a result of the workers’ <br />compensation payment. <br /> <br />Return to Work <br />After a medical absence, a physician’s statement may be required on the employee’s first <br />day back to work, indicating the nature of the illness or medical condition and attesting to <br />the employee’s ability to return to work and safely perform the essential functions of the <br />job with or without reasonable accommodation. <br /> <br />Any work restrictions must be stated clearly on the return-to-work form. Employees who <br />have been asked to provide such a statement may not be allowed to return to work until <br />they comply with this provision. Sick leave may be denied for any employee required to <br />provide a doctor’s statement until such a statement is provided. <br /> <br />The City has the right to obtain a second medical opinion to determine the validity of an <br />employee’s workers’ compensation or sick leave claim, or to obtain information related to <br />restrictions or an employee’s ability to work. The City will arrange and pay for an <br />appropriate medical evaluation when it has been required by the City. <br /> <br />Additional Information <br />Information regarding workers’ compensation is posted on the City’s official bulletin board, <br />located in the copy/work room at Mounds View City Hall. For additional information <br />contact Payroll or call the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry at (651) 284-5032. <br /> <br />Section 3.18 Use of City Property <br /> <br />City equipment and property will not be loaned to citizens or employees for personal <br />purposes except as allowed by established City policy. No personal business of any kind <br />should be conducted during business hours. Also, equipment or property will not be