Workers' Compensation Program

​​​​The Workers' Compensation Program administers the Master Agreement (PDF) between The Department of Human Resources and the State Compensation Insurance Fund (State Fund). The Workers' Compensation Program also:

• Works with all participating agencies to establish procedures and resolve disputes related to the agreement.
• Reviews and monitors all program costs associated with the services provided under the agreement.
• Oversees statewide policy and procedures regarding departmental compliance with workers' compensation laws.
• Provides workers' compensation and return-to-work training.
• Serves as a resource for technical questions and information in all areas related to workers' compensation and return-to-work issues.

Information regarding workers' compensation training classes and quarterly meetings can be found on the Workers' Compensation Training Resources webpage.

CalHR, State Fund, and the departments partnered to create the Master Agreement Guidelines​  to govern the interactions between State Fund and the departments, define roles, and set minimum expectations.

Cost Information 

• ​Fiscal Year 2022-2023​​
  
• Fiscal Year 2022-2023 – Largest Departments​ ​ ​​

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Publications

• Supplementing Industrial Disability Leave (PDF)
  
• ​Supplementing Temporary Disability (PDF) 
• ​I've Been Injured at Work What Happens Now? (PDF)​
  

Online HR Manual Policy Statements

• 1412 - Industrial Disability Leave
• Industrial Disability Leave Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) | Industrial Disability Leave Frequently Asked Questions (RTF)
• 1414 - Temporary Disability​
• ​Temporary Disability Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)  
• 1415 - Workers' Compensation​​
  
• 1416 - Workers Compensation Administrative Time Off
  
• 1417 - Workers Compensation Liability Between Departments ​​
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Related Memos and Information

• Model Options Contact Letter (PDF) | Model Options Contact Letter - Text Only (RTF)
• Disclosures from Personnel Files (PDF) | Disclosures from Personnel Files - Text Only (RTF)
• Sample Medical Authorization (PDF) | Sample Medical Authorization  - Text Only (RTF)
• Subpoenas and Personnel Files (PDF) | Subpoenas and Personnel Files Text Only (RTF)

Resources

• Cal/OSHA
• State Compensation Insurance Fund
• To request the Return-to-Work Coordinator Contact List, send an email to workcomp@calhr.ca.gov
• Benefits Administration Manual (BAM) - Workers' Compensation
• Workers' Compensation Training Resources​​