Workers’ Compensation

Industrial Disability Leave (IDL)

The Industrial Disability Leave (IDL) Program is a wage continuation program, in lieu of Workers’ Compensation Temporary Disability (TD) benefits for CSU employees who have suffered a work related injury or illness. Eligible Employees must also be members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). Public Safety Employees (Unit 8) are eligible for The Enhanced Industrial Disability Leave (EIDL) Program.

The IDL benefit is equivalent to the full amount of the injured employee’s salary for the first 22 working days of the work-related injury or illness (a three day waiting period may apply). After that time IDL benefits are equivalent to two-thirds of the employee’s salary, payable for the next eleven months of disability.

IDL payments are based on the actual number of workdays the disabled employee is absent. An eligible employee may receive IDL payments for up to 52 weeks (365 calendar days) within two (2) years from the first day of disability.

Employees are not required to pay contributions or enrollment fees in order to be covered by this benefit. If you have any questions, please contact the Workers’ Compensation Manager at 619-594-4664.