Do Employees Stay Out of Work Longer Than Necessary

MYTH: Employees stay out of work intentionally because they don't want to go back to work. REALITY: While it may be true in some cases, that's generally not the case. Employees often do not come back to work because a company will offer them a transitional duty assignment while they recuperate. In some situations, where an employer has only a few, narrow job classifications in their operation, there are not many transitional duty options; in these situations the employer must "think outside the box" to locate jobs which are not obvious at first glance. A construction site is an example of an employer where transitional duty jobs are not plentiful. People are better off with a destination to go to every day. Employees are motivated to come back to work because they have friends in the workforce, they need a steady daily routine, and they do not want to become de-conditioned while not working. In many cases, employees become depressed with the loss of their routine. Give injured employees a destination to go to each day! Make sure the position you provide them is a productive task and valued to the operation. For more cost-saving tips go to WC Cost Reduction Tips. Show the REAL cost of workers' comp with the Real Cost Calculator. Do not use this information without independent verification. All state laws are different. Consult with your corporate legal counsel before implementing any cost containment programs. ©2008 Amaxx Risk Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved under International Copyright Law. If you would like permission to reprint this material, contact Info@WorkersCompKit.com