The Ohio General Assembly bailed out the BWC group rating system on the last day of the legislative …
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Controlling Workers’ Compensation Cost and Absenteeism Step 1
This is a four-part mini-series about controlling absence through team-building. As the economy …
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Why Must Employers Communicate with Injured Workers
I receive several calls or emails each week from injured workers asking me why they haven't …
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When NOT to Request an Independent Medical Examination (IME)
MYTH: To get a slow claim "moving," the best thing to do is request an IME (Independent Medical …
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Myths and Realities of Return To Work and Unions
MYTH: If you have unions, you will never lower your workers compensation costs. REALITY: While …
Offsetting Workers Compensation in NY against Long Term Disability Payments
There is a little known provision in NY workers' compensation laws that provides for offsets of …
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Workers’ Compensation Cost Containment is a Comprehensive Solution Not Quick Fix
MYTH: Workers' compensation cost containment programs are a "quick fix" to the high …
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Are High Workers Comp Claims Caused by Plaintiff’s Attorneys
MYTH: High workers' compensation costs are caused by aggressive plaintiff's attorneys and laws …
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Considerations for Return to Work Programs that Include Non-Occupational Illnesses and Injuries
Whether the cause of disability is work-related or not, maintain a strong RTW policy. Employees …
Communication with Worker and Family About Return to Work Options
Limiting Employee Lost Time in Workers' Compensation by Communicating the Proper Message to …
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Advantages of Assisting Injured Employees with Social Security Claims
Returning employees to work after an injury becomes more difficult with each passing week. A …
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Become Involved in Selection of Defense Attorneys. Consider Team Requirements.
Conduct a Chemistry Experiment Partnerships with law firms in containing workers compensation costs …
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Selecting Defense Counsel Who Are On Your Wavelength
Are You on the Same Defense Philosophy Wavelength? More great tips from Kevin Quinley, nationally …
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Hire Workers Comp Defense Counsel with LOCAL Expertise
Does the Firm Have Multi-Jurisdictional Experience? Continuing with Kevin Quinley's "how to" …
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Will Workers Comp Premiums Go Down Immediately After Cost Containement is Implemented
MYTH: Once implemented, your workers' compensation premiums will immediately go down. REALITY: …
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How to Analyze Law Firm Billing Practices Closely
How cost-efficient is the attorney and firm? You want to look at hourly rates but also not mistake …
How To Hire Experienced Workers Compensation Defense Counsel
Another way to upgrade your defense counsel is to get references and ask questions about workers …
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Number 1 Question to Ask Prospective Work Compensation Legal Counsel
Know this question! Our last discussion intentionally omitted a key question to pose to …
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4 Ways To Prepare Your Workers Comp Program for 2009
The insurance market is going to become more costly according to recent articles by Business …
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Special Series on Upgrading Selection of Workers Compensation Defense Counsel
This week, we have a special series on how to tame workers compensation costs by upgrading the …
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