OJI (On-the-Job Injury) Information

I CONTRACTED COVID AT WORK, NOW WHAT?

You have 24 hours from the time you learn that you have tested COVID positive to file an On-the-Job-Injury Claim (click here to access the form.)

Failure to file the form within 24 hours of receipt of a positive test notification will result in the denial of your claim.

TEA Legal Services is unable to assist members with worker’s compensation or on-the-job injury claims as these are outside the scope of our legal services. However, members can receive assistance through the TEA Attorney Referral Program (see informational brochure here) or find a list of attorney in our referral program here.

WHY SHOULD I FILE AN OIJ CLAIM?

If you contract COVID-19 through work exposure, you should file an OJI claim. The district’s OJI insurance would cover all or part of your medical care related to the on-the-job-injury. Further, any time off related to your on-the-job-injury would be coded as “OJI” and would not count against your accumulated sick leave.

WHAT DO I DO IF MY CLAIM IS DENIED?

If your OJI claim is denied, you will need to contact an attorney who specializes in workman’s compensationͬ/on-the-job-injury claims. This is outside the scope of TEA Legal Services, but you may use the TEA Attorney Referral Program to find an attorney you in your claim.

For more information about the TEA ARP, see informational brochure here or find a list of attorney in our referral program here.