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What to do if your LODI is medically denied

If your LODI request for 20 or more consecutive school days was denied medically (as opposed to administratively) by the doctors at the DOE, you have the option to apply for medical arbitration.

What forms do I need to file for injury in the line of duty?

For a thorough description of the steps to take and forms to complete, visit the Injury in the Line of Duty section of the UFT website. As of the 2023 DOE-UFT contract, the OP200 form is no longer required. The following forms are available from your...

I didn’t fill out an accident report on the day that I was injured on the job. Is it too late to file a claim for Injury in the Line of Duty?

You must report the accident or incident to the principal or designee before the close of business on the day of the injury but no later than 24 hours after the incident. If you can’t report an injury the chapter leader or designee can do it for you...

Do I have to go to the DOE Medical Division if I am the victim of a line of duty injury?

That depends on how badly you are injured. If you anticipate being out of work for 10 days or less, your superintendent can approve your request for ILOD (Injury in the Line Of Duty) status upon receipt of your documentation. An ILOD claim cannot be...

Who is covered under Injury in the Line of Duty?

All teachers, guidance counselors, secretaries, social workers, school psychologists, career and technical teachers (CTEs), and lab specialists are covered by ILOD. Paras are covered for up to one year in cases of assault; otherwise they should apply...

What do I do if I get injured at school?

You must notify your principal and submit a Comprehensive Injury Report within 24 hours of any accident or injury on school grounds or while on school business. The only exception is if you are unable to do so because of your injury or other...

Workers' Compensation

Paraprofessionals, nurses, and occupational and physical therapists injured or made sick on the job should file for Workers’ Compensation. In certain circumstances such as chronic illness, lab specialists and vocational teachers may also file for...

Injury in the line of duty

Pedagogues – teachers, guidance counselors, school secretaries, psychologists, social workers and lab specialists – injured or made sick on the job are covered by the Injury-in-the-Line-of-Duty provision of the UFT-DOE contract.

Injured on the Job

Teachers and other school staff injured or made sick on the job have important rights and benefits. However, in order to access these, you must follow certain procedures. The UFT is dedicated to guiding injured and ill members through the process —...

Medical Arbitration

Medical arbitration may be appropriate for you in one of several instances: If you are regularly appointed and have been denied injury-in-the-line-of-duty status for more than 20 consecutive days. If you have been denied either a sabbatical leave for...