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PAP.9.7.110 Workers' Compensation

(a) The Gaming Enterprises carries insurance to cover the cost of work-incurred injury or illness. Benefits help pay for team member's medical treatment and a portion of any income lost while recovering. A team member must report any work-related injury or illness to his or her Director/Manager by completing the "First Report of Injury or Illness Form," which must be completed within the timelines as stated in the Chapter CMP.6 – Worker's Compensation Code.

(1) The Director/Manager will then ensure that the Security and Human Resource departments are notified for completion of an accident report and for the investigation of the injury.

(2) If medical treatment is required, the team member will be directed to seek medical treatment at a facility of their choosing.

(3) Team members are protected against loss of income during prolonged periods of disability pursuant to the company's current Workers Compensation, for on-the-job injuries beginning after the first three (3) days of missed work due to disability, providing approximately two-thirds of a team member's salary.

(4) It is the team member's responsibility to submit completed forms and necessary documentation for disability insurance processing. The Human Resource Department will assist team members with the submission of disability claims to the insurance carriers.

(b) Any team member who violates safety rules, which results in accidents/injuries to themselves or others, will be subject to disciplinary action.

(c) Team members who have been injured on the job will be required to submit to an alcohol/drug test consistent with Section PAP.9.11.110 of this manual.

(d) Refer to the Chapter CMP.6 – Worker's Compensation Code for additional guidelines.