Employee Handbook

Workers’ compensation is a “no-fault” system that provides compensation for medical expenses and wage losses to employees who are injured or who become ill because of employment.

Shepherd Electric Supply pays the entire cost of the workers’ compensation insurance. The insurance provides coverage for related medical and rehabilitation expenses and a portion of lost wages to employees who sustain an injury on the job.

The company abides by all applicable state workers’ compensation laws and regulations.

If an employee sustains a job-related injury or illness, it is important to notify the manager and Human Resources immediately. The employee must complete an injury report form and return the form to Human Resources. Human Resources will file the claim with the insurance company. In cases of true medical emergencies, report to the nearest emergency room.

Workers’ compensation benefits (paid or unpaid) will run concurrently with FMLA leave, if applicable, where permitted by state and federal law. In addition, employees will not be paid vacation or personal/sick days for approved absences covered by the company’s workers’ compensation program, except to supplement the workers’ compensation benefits such as when the plan only covers a portion of the employee’s salary as allowed by state law.