That’s not correct As the employer provided the break room and the time to use it. Comp coverage is not tied to a time clock.
Neither the employer nor employee has the authority to make a determination as to a workers compensation injury. The employer does have a legal obligation to file a report
whenever they are notified of a potential claim :
“ Per K.S.A. 44-557, it is the duty of every employer to make or cause to be made a report to the director of any accident, or claimed or alleged accident, to any employee which occurs in the course of the employee’s employment and of which the employer or the employer’s supervisor has knowledge, …..”
They are also required to provide you information on your rights - including the right to appeal:
“ Upon receiving notice of an injury, the employer must provide the employee written information to assist the injured worker in understanding his/her rights and responsibilities in obtaining compensation.”
Contact ombudsman and report the situation :
DIVISION OF WORKERS COMPENSATION – OMBUDSMAN / CLAIMS ADVISORY UNIT
401 SW Topeka Blvd., Ste. 2, Topeka, KS 66603-3105 • Phone (785) 296-4000, (800) 332-0353 • Fax (785) 296-0025
https://www.dol.ks.gov/documents/20121/9...4320837182
