An employee who is injured on the job must inform the employer promptly. Any delay in notifying the employer can delay the payment of benefits. A delay of more than 45 days may result in the loss of all benefits. Notice to a fellow worker who is not a supervisor or otherwise a part of management is not considered notice to the employer.
Promptly seek medical care as needed:
An employee must thoroughly complete and sign the First Report of Injury/Illness form within 24 hours and fax to (217-244-5152) or email to (WorkComp@uillinois.edu) the Office of Workers’ Compensation and Claims Management. A link to the form is found below:
An employee or student at IGB must also send a copy of the first report of injury/illness to the IGB safety office. You can fax it to 217- 244-4867 or email it to bobmann@igb.uiuc.edu You can also drop a copy off at the IGB administration building, Room 1630
