Provisions covering absences as a result of an industrial injury or illness deemed compensable by the County’s Third Party Administrator or the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board are outlined in the County Code.
The County Code allows employees who are on leave due to a compensable industrial injury or illness to earn vacation and sick leave benefits during the time he is receiving remuneration provided under Workers' Compensation.
No time worked may be reported during the time period within which an employee is absent on an authorized industrial injury or illness leave. The employee may collect only the pay covered by the industrial injury (Refer to section 3-02/040.05 Occupational Injury/Illness for responsibilities and procedures).