1. Union contracts
2. Inability to alter machinery or equipment.
3. The necessity of the employee being in top physical shape to perform the job.
A properly constructed RTW program saves the employer workers compensation cost and reduces the impact of lost employee production. The employer who puts forth the effort to construct their RTW to meet both their needs and the needs of the employee will enjoy significant cost savings while building employee loyalty and morale.
Author Rebecca Shafer, JD, President of Amaxx Risks Solutions, Inc. is a national expert in the field of workers compensation. She is a writer, speaker and website publisher. Her expertise is working with employers to reduce workers compensation costs, and her clients include airlines, healthcare, printing/publishing, pharmaceuticals, retail, hospitality and manufacturing.
Contact: RShafer@ReduceYourWorkersComp.com or 860-553-6604.
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