§ 2-41. Communications with the employee.

(a)

At the time of first communication with the employee, the return to work coordinator shall provide information to the employee that contains the following, as appropriate: the city's return to work policy and procedure, and appropriate forms.

(b)

If a job-related injury or occupational disease occurs, the following information will be provided to the employee:

(1)

Notification that the city provides workers' compensation benefits to employees who sustain compensable job-related injuries and /or occupational diseases;

(2)

How medical expenses and income payments are made;

(3)

How employees health benefits are continued;

(4)

The name, location, and telephone number of the local Texas Workers' Compensation Commission's (TWCC) field office;

(5)

The name of the ombudsman at that office;

(6)

The notice will state that the employee has a right to information and assistance from TWCC ombudsman with his/her claim;

(7)

Information will be provided to the employee regarding employee rights under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.

(c)

The following information will be provided to the employee regarding FMLA leave:

(1)

Information regarding the employee's FMLA entitlement;

(2)

How employee health benefits are continued;

(3)

Required certifications from health care provider.

(d)

The return to work coordinator is responsible for maintaining regular, weekly communications with the employee. The purposes of these communications are to:

(1)

Encourage the employee during recuperation from the injury;

(2)

Communicate the value of the employee to the city;

(3)

Encourage return to work at the earliest possible date.

(Ord. No. 98-003, § 1, 1-19-98)