Worker’s Compensation

Protection for Workers Hurt on the Job.

The Worker's Compensation and Occupational Disease Act of Indiana provides protection for University employees who are injured while carrying out assigned duties both on the premises of the University and while traveling on University business.

Useful Information for Purdue University Indiana Employees

• Traveling for Work

When You Need Immediate Treatment: Where to go, how to get there

• Approved treatment facilities
• Transportation information

Key Information about Worker's Compensation

• What does worker's compensation do for me? What are the benefits?
• What should I do when I'm injured or get sick on the job?
• How do I get treatment? Who pays for my treatment?
• What if I'm off work? How do I get paid?

Read our full list of frequently asked questions, or choose from the categories above.

For Assistance

• JWF Specialty, 800-359-6659 or 317-706-9591 (JWF Specialty manages Purdue's worker's compensation program)
• Worker's Compensation Administrator in Purdue HR Service 765-494-7388

Forms

• First Report of Injury Form
• Witness Report Form
• Employees in Other States
  
  

  Below is important contact information for Purdue University employees working inside the United States but outside the state of Indiana.

  For questions regarding a work related illness or injury

  • • Contact the Worker’s Compensation and Return to Work Administrator
      • Call (765) 494-7388
      • Email Workcompdept@purdue.edu
    • Refer to the Notice of Workers’ Compensation sent directly to you for your specific state

  
  

  Additional information when traveling

  • • International Travel Brochure
    • Risk Management Travel Information

Resources

• Radiological and Environmental Management (REM) Web Site
  (For OSHA reporting and other safety information)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability