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Developing administrative procedures ? General Municipal Law §§207-a and 207-c

Developing administrative procedures ? General Municipal Law §§207-a and 207-c

NYPPL held a series of seminars that dealt with implementing the provisions of Sections 207-a and 207-c of the General Municipal Law and other relevant statutes.

The following outlines a number of the major issues and concerns that were considered relevant to developing procedures for handling Sections 207-a and 207-c claims.

Injury or disease
What to report
When to report
How and to whom to report

Administrative action

Report review and determination

On duty
Work related
Not work related
Appeal Procedure

Off duty
Work related
Not work related
Appeal Procedure

Faud
Disciplinary action
Appeal Procedure

Section 71 Civil Service Law

Permanent disability

Temporary disability

Termination of leave
Appeal Procedure

Application for reinstatement
Appeal Procedure

Workers' Compensation

Filing claims for benefits
Offsets
Controverted claims

Section 207-a/c GML

Determining eligibility
Eligible
Ineligible
Appeal Procedure

Medical examination
Light duty
Appeal Procedure

Subrogation
Seek reimbursement from third party

Coordination with Workers' Compensation

Disqualification for benefits
Appeal Procedure

Retirement and Social Security Law

On duty
Accidental disability
Line of Duty disability
Ordinary disability

Off duty
Work related
Not work related

Employer application
Employee application
Fraud

Section 72 Civil Service Law

Placement on leave

Voluntary

Involuntary
Determination of Appointing Officer
Unable to perform duties, immediate placement on leave
Appeal Procedure

Unable to perform duties, not placed on immediate leave
Notice and hearing
Appeal

Application for reinstatement
Appeal Procedure

Section 73 Civil Service Law

Decision to terminate
Appeal Procedure

Application for reinstatement
Approved
Denied
Appeal Procedure

Taylor Law Considerations

Negotiations
Benefits
Procedures
Appeal Procedure

Impact of negotiated salary and benefits during leave

Human Rights Considerations

State and Federal Laws
ADA - Reasonable accommodation
Family Medical Leave Act

Social Security

Income tax considerations

Full post as published by New York Public Personnel Law on February 19, 2009 (boomark / email).