4.1 Workers Compensation
4.2 Group Insurance- Health, Dental, Life, LTD
4.3 Retirement
4.4 Liability

4.1

Workers Compensation

The law requires all employees to be covered under the State of Iowa Worker's Compensation Laws for job related injuries.

Staff paid through Iowa State University:
The Iowa Worker's Compensation Act covers all university employees while on official duty. The employee makes no payment for this coverage. Any personal injury sustained by an ISU employee in the line of duty should be reported immediately to the Extension Finance Office on the First Report of Injury Form. The university hospitalization plan will not pay claims for accidents in which the employee is eligible for Worker's Compensation.

Additional information may be found in the Office Procedure Guide or Joni Ward in the Risk Management Office, 1350 Beardshear Hall, ISU Campus, Ames, Iowa, 515-294-5315.

Field staff injured on job should immediately contact Bill Bogue at the Extension Fiscal Office, 2280 Beardshear Hall, 515-294-1600.

District Paid Employees:
All county paid employees are covered by Workers Compensation. Each county pays an annual premium for this County Worker's Compensation Coverage. The same procedure should be followed as outlined in "Professional Staff" should injury occur. District funded staff should contact Bill Bogue at 515-294-1600 or Knapp Tedesco at 1-800-798-7060.

Group Insurance- Health, Dental, Life, LTD

Each Council needs to decide the type and level of support. It is important to be consistent in providing insurance benefits. Different categories of employees may be treated differently. The employees within the category should be treated the same.

Retirement

The State of Iowa provides retirement security for its employees through the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). The district will provide their share as required by law for those meeting participation requirements.

Employees may request early retirement as provided by the state of Iowa. The council will make the decision as to whether or not to grant the early retirement.

4.4

Liability

District-funded employees are covered under the County Tort Liability Policy. Any potential charges are to be reported to the CEED immediately.