A just-published NY decision, Browne v. Medford Multicare (2011 NY Slip Op 07764), gives …
Return to Work and Transitional Duty
WCRI Provides Unbiased Research to Industry
Few people realize the workers’ compensation industry is actually 100 years old. It’s …
Occupational Low Back Pain Part II Workplace Solutions
In part one of this three part series on occupational low back pain …
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Use Medical Disability Guidelines To Estimate Return to Work Timeframes
Medical disability guidelines can assist an employer in planning for the future return of an …
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7 Things Your Insurance Claims Office Will Not Tell You
Most employers like to think that their workers compensation claims office, whether it is with …
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7 Ways to STOP Those Minor Workers Comp Lost-Time Claims
Many companies simply don’t offer light duty. Instead, they say to their injured …
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6 Things Adjusters Wish Their Clients Knew
When adjusters daydream, their non-work daydreams are like every one else – romance and money. But …
One Way Employers Can Prevent Workers Compensation Fraud in New York
A little advice about how employers can prevent comp fraud in NY. "Tips from …
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Nova Scotia Enhances Referrals to Physiotherapy for Workers Compensation
In a recent report, a stakeholder working group has validated the Nova Scotia WCBs Direct Access to …
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Four Possible Ways to Reduce the Potential Large Dollar Injury Claim
When the workers compensation adjusters receive certain types of indemnity claims, they know …
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Six Tips to Get Your Employees on Board with Transitional Duty Programs
To carry out successful transitional work programs, risk managers must also help convince employees …
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Building Support for Your Workers Comp Transitional Work Program
Although employees in a transitional work program assignment may be less than 100% productive, …
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Navigating the Return to Work Maze with Transitional Duty
Many companies use transitional work programs to return temporarily injured employees to the …
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Four Things the Treating Physician Can Do to Help Implement a Transitional Duty Program
An important part of transitional work programs is getting the injured employees treating …
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Return to Work Using Workers on Loan to Increase Productivity
I am a big fan of return to work in alternate situations when no on-site opportunites are …
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Understanding Indemnity Benefits (Lost Wages) in Workers Compensation
Approximately half of all the dollars spent on workers compensation claims are used to pay …
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More Simple Tips on Running a Successful RTW Program
Remember the question we often hear is “Okay, we want a successful return to work program, …
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How Long is Time Out of Work Medically Necessary for Workers Comp Injury
Have you ever wondered how long an employee’s medical treatment will continue after an injury …
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The Cost of Failing to Manage Employee Absences
The True Costs of Lost Productivity No one has spare employees. The estimated annual price tag of …
22 Key Points in a Well Constructed Cost Reducing RTW Program
Most employers realize a properly constructed return to work (RTW) program can have a major …
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