Dept. of Human Resources
Eastern Illinois University
Old Main Room 2010
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
Hours: M-F, 8:00am - 4:30pm Smr Hours: M-Th 8-4:30; F 8-12
Local Phone: 217-581-3514
Fax: 217-581-3614
Email: humanres@eiu.edu
Receive notice from employee of a work-related injury or illness.
Make sure the employee is aware of his/her responsibility to call the CareSys Early Intervention Hotline at 1-800-773-3221 or 1-800-526-0844 (TDD) IMMEDIATELY after the injury/illness has occurred. If employee is unable to place the call, the supervisor may call.
Employee has received and completed the appropriate Workers’ Compensation forms available on-line.
Complete the following forms upon notification of injury:
Forward all completed forms (including employee and witness reports) to the Workers' Compensation Coordinator, Room 2010 Old Main.
If injury/illness involves days away from work or restricted work activity, contact the Workers’ Compensation Coordinator at 581-7835 IMMEDIATELY.
Have employee maintain contact with the work site (supervisor & Workers’ Compensation Coordinator) regarding return to work issues, submission of documentation to validate work absence and/or work capacity changes.
Questions? Contact the Workers’ Compensation Coordinator at 581-7835.
Employee's Responsibilities
Report the injury/illness immediately to your Supervisor.
If incident only (no treatment is necessary) complete the on-line form, "Report for Incident Only " with your supervisor (no treatment necessary) . No further action is necessary.
If treatment is necessary, call the CareSys Early Intervention Hotline at 1-800-773-3221 or 1-800-526-0844 (TDD) IMMEDIATELY after the injury/illness has occurred. If employee is unable to place the call, the supervisor may call.