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Worker's Compensation

Workers' Compensation Laws are enacted to protect employees against loss of earning power through injury sustained in their employment.

The New York City Department of Education (DOE) is committed to providing the dedicated service necessary to process claims expeditiously and accurately.

The New York City Law Department Workers' Compensation Division determines the validity of claims based on documentation submitted by the DOE. Therefore it is essential that the following procedures be followed:
 
Employee
 
 Notify your supervisor immediately of the occurrence. Obtain first aid or medical treatment.

 Inform the attending physician that your injury or illness is work related.

 Make sure that the forms are filled out accurately and signed by the Supervisor or authorized person in your school/office.
 
 WCD 23 Employee Statement of Accident 

 DP 2002 Employee Selection of Option

 Comprehensive Injury Report

Make sure that the timekeeper is notified of the  accident/injury so that the absences, sick leaves, etc., are all properly recorded.
 
IMPORTANT NOTES
Always obtain care from a Workers' Compensation authorized doctor.
 
Be certain to provide the DOE with all essential information regarding your claim, eg lost time, date or return to work, notification of any reoccurrences, etc. so that this information can be reported to The Law Department in a timely manner, thus avoiding penalties.
 
Supervisor/Payroll Secretary
 
Ensure that the employee has received emergency medical treatment if needed.
 
Instruct the employee to complete and return the following forms:
 
WCD 23 Employee Statement of Accident 

DP 2002 Employee Selection of Option

Comprehensive Injury Report

Supervisor/ Payroll Secretary - Complete the following forms

As of September 10, 2007 the DOE Workers Compensation Unit will no longer be accepting the "Employer's Report of Work Related Accident/Occupational Disease" form (C2) thru the mail. If you have access to the FAMIS portal, the link below will direct you to the portal login page. For additional access to the C2 page on the portal, contact the DFO Workers’ Compensation Unit at 718-935-2213. If you do not have access to the FAMIS portal, use the link below for submission via intranet. As a guide, make a copy of the manual below.

C2 Form via Portal

C2 Portal Instructions

C2 Form via Intranet

C2 Intranet Manual

C2 Addendum (if needed) 

WCD 201 Supervisor's Report of an Injury/Illness

Complete and submit the above forms to:
 
NYC Law Dept. Workers' Compensation Division
350 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Tel: 718-222-5100 Fax: 718-222-2387 / 2389
 
Hearings 
Employee - The employee is obliged to appear at the NYS Workers' Compensation Board when notified about a hearing regarding his or her case. (3 hours of time spent is charged to the Department of Education).
 
Supervisor - The Supervisor is responsible for in supplying witnesses upon request from the DOE.