Instructor Status & Payroll

 Accidents/Workers’ Compensation 

Accidents that result in injury while at work or that may result in lost work time should be reported to ensure accurate record keeping. It is important that staff report all accidents as soon as possible after the incident occurs, regardless of how minor the injury may appear. Job hazards can be viewed here. 

 Therefore, we have developed the following as a guide for all to follow: 

1. An Initial Injury Report should be submitted through TeamBigSky.com under “HR & Payroll” > “Accident Reporting.” This report is super quick. It should be submitted by either the employee or the manager on the date of injury.   

2. HR will then follow up accordingly. 

3. Managers will be sent the Manager Investigation through JobRouter. The form has been updated so it’s now initiated by HR and sent to managers as a JobRouter task. Once completed by the manager, the division head receives a copy to approve.   

4. If the initial report or Manager Investigation indicates that medical treatment is expected, HR will follow up with the injured employee to file a claim with Montana State Fund. This is a separate process that has to be completed by an HR representative AND the injured employee. An employee signature is required. Once completed, the employee will receive a claim number which they can give to their medical provider. 

5. All other accidents (guest/visitor or traffic related) should be referred to the Safety Department. 

6. Accident reports are recommended for all incidents and will be completed by the Safety Department. 

When presenting the prescription or the doctor bill, indicate the injury occurred while working for Big Sky Resort and the prescription and the doctor bill are for a Workers’ Compensation Claim. 

Failure to properly report an accident may result in denial of benefits and disciplinary procedure. 

As a Big Sky Resort Employee, if you go skiing or snowboarding beyond the scope of your employment, and are injured while skiing or snowboarding, your claim may not be covered by Workers’ Compensation. If you choose to ride or ski during your break period, lunch, or at a time you have been relieved of your job-related duties, you are operating outside of your prescribed duties, even though you may be on the clock at the time you are injured. If you are free skiing or snowboarding as defined above when you are injured your claim may be denied. The determination of whether you are free skiing beyond the scope of your employment will be made by the insurance carrier based upon Montana Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Disease Statues and case law.