AR Handbook – 105 b. An accurate report should be filed. Obtain a copy. c. Charges should be filed after discussion with an NJEA network attorney. d. In cases of assault, there exists the possibility of an immediate suit against the attacker, whether it be a student, parent, or other person(s). e. The association should request a copy of the administration’s annual public report to the board of education of incidents of violence and vandalism. Be certain to follow procedures in the NJEA Guidelines for PR&R Assistance to assure members of the fullest Association assistance. Advising members in case of an injury sustained while on the job 1. The employee or someone on his/her behalf should notify the school principal immediately upon sustaining an injury. Notification should be in writing. 2. The employee should complete an accident report as soon as possible after the occurrence, but no later than 14 days. This report is usually obtained through the school nurse’s office. 3. The employee should seek medical evaluation and/or treatment immediately. The employee should not selfevaluate his/her injury. 4. School employees are compensated in the following ways: a. Under 18A:30-2.1, the employee is entitled to full salary without loss of sick days for up to one calendar year. This benefit is not affected by the seven-day waiting period under Workers’ Compensation Law 34:15-14. Benefits payable under 34:15-12a are signed over to the Board of Education during this period. b. The employee is entitled to receive 100 percent medical coverage for all costs related to treatment of the sustained injury. Note: The employee does not use his/her traditional group health insurance coverage. The employer is responsible for all medical costs either directly or through the employer’s insurance carrier. c. Leave taken by an employee pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall constitute satisfactory service as provided pursuant to 18A:29-14 and any other provision, statutory or contractual, relating to employment, adjustment, or other increments and shall not constitute inefficiency or other good cause for the withholding of an employment or adjustment increment. d. Benefits may be payable under 24:15-12 for: 1. temporary disability, 2. permanent total disability, and 3. permanent partial disability, depending upon the extent of the injury. 5. Members may obtain additional advice and consultation through their NJEA/NEA UniServ Office. 6. A workers’ compensation petition should be filed after discussion with an NJEA network attorney. Health and Safety NJEA members have a legal right to safe and healthful working conditions. Your board of education is responsible for ensuring that school employees and students are not exposed to hazardous conditions. NJEA and the New Jersey Work Environment Council (WEC) are working in partnership to protect NJEA members from unsafe schools. Together, we created the NJEA Health & Safety Manual (https:// www.njea.org/issues/health- safety/health-safety-publications/) to provide locals with a comprehensive collection of health and safety resources. The following links provide general and specialized resources to aid in identifying and resolving workplace health and safety problems. For additional information, job specific brochures, and training, call your UniServ Office. Members can also find this information online at: njea. org, go to Issues, then click on the drop down menu, Health and Safety for publications and NJEA Review articles (printed 10 months of the year, September to June; the NJEA Review features a Health and Safety column) and resources. NJEA Health & Safety Manual • September 2014 Edition. Comprehensive guide to topics pertinent to our members. Contains guidance for local associations and references and links to further information. Organizing for Better Indoor Air Quality • February 2011, 27 pages. Indepth IAQ information vital for local associations addressing problems with ventilation
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