Employer Update

The Line of Duty Act (LODA) provides benefits to state employees, local government employees and volunteers who hold specified hazardous duty positions. By statute, LODA benefits must be provided to eligible individuals.

Employers also are required by law to train LODA-eligible employees. The first training must happen within 30 days of the employee's hire date and then every two years thereafter. The LODA Overview for Participants presentation satisfies this training requirement. You can direct employees to the LODA website to watch the recorded presentation or you can play it for a group of employees.

Encourage employees to explore the LODA website, which includes:

• Information on eligibility and benefits.
• How to Apply for LODA Benefits online tutorial, with step-by-step instructions on filing a claim.
• LODA Participant Guide.