The
State of Oregon Employer-at-Injury Program encourages the early return
to work of injured workers by helping defray an employer’s early
return-to-work costs and reducing claim costs. This voluntary program
is funded by worker and employer contributions to the Workers’
Benefit Fund and is administered by the insurer responsible for the
claim. The insurer assists the employer in developing the early return-to-work
job, making purchases and requesting reimbursement from the Department.
Eligible
employers
The employer must be the employer at injury or the employer at the
time
of an aggravation or Own Motion opening
The employer must maintain Oregon Workers’ Compensation insurance
and
comply with the Oregon Workers’ Compensation Law
Eligible
workers
The worker must have an accepted Oregon compensable injury or
occupational
disease
The worker is released for work with restrictions which prevent the
worker
from doing fully duty regular work
Major
program features
Wage subsidy: Provides the employer
with reimbursement for 50% of the early return-to-work gross wages
for a maximum of 66 work days within 24 consecutive months.
Worksite modification: Provides
the employer with reimbursement for rental, purchase, or modification
of equipment to allow the worker to perform early return-to-work
job duties within the injury related restrictions. A maximum of
$2500 is available for worksite modification.
Early return-to-work purchases:
Provides the employer with reimbursement for the following:
A
maximum of $1000 for tuition, books and fees for classes or
a course of instruction to update existing skills or to meet
the requirements of the light duty job
A
maximum of $2500 for tools and equipment required for the light
duty job
A
maximum of $400 for clothing required for the light duty jo
If you have questions about the information contained in this document, please contact
Delmi Hernandez, 503-947-7797.
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