About HR
Department of Human ResourcesOffice Hours:
Monday-Friday
7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Office Location:
Engelmann, Room 125
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Contact HR:
Phone: 414-229-4463
Fax: 414-229-4102
hr-contact@uwm.edu
Worker's Comp Coordinator
Barb Wilkomm
Phone: 414-229-5652
Email: willkomm@uwm.edu
Engelmann Hall, Room 125
Claimant's Responsibilities
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- Follow campus rules and practice safety while performing duties.
- Within 24 hours of the date of the accident or injury:
- Report the accident or injury to your supervisor.
- Complete and submit “Employee’s Work Injury and Illness Report” to the supervisor.
- Provide medical releases, medical proof of injury or illness is work related, and restrictions certificate to your supervisor as soon as possible and continuously.
- Report the lost time biweekly (ref. Lost Time Fact Sheet) to your supervisor.
- Notify your supervisor of any changes such as scheduled surgery, return to work etc.
- Notify your supervisor of any unsafe work conditions.
- Follow medical directions and actively participate in your recovery process.
- Respond to Worker’s Compensation Claims Examiner’s information request to expedite claim.
- Participate in the return to work process (ref. Early Return To Work Program) and/or alternate duty assignment.
- Maintain contact with your supervisor and worker’s compensation coordinator through the course of this claim.
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