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Transitional Duty Tips
Successfully returning employees to work is one of the best ways to reduce workers compensation costs because ... the longer an employee is out of work, the more the claim will cost! Medical bills will increase, and so will lost wages.
Several Tips for Transitional Duty are:
- Have the employee work their regular shift so no transportation or childcare problems occur.
- Consider paying full earnings temporarily, even for partial work hours, to avoid paying lost wage benefits.
- Obtain employee's feedback about the transitional duty position.
Everything you need to know is at your fingertips in our WC Book chapter on return to work. Order your book today and learn how to implement Transitional Duty Programs.
Manage Your Workers Compensation Program: Reduce Costs 20-50%, includes chapters on nearly every aspect of setting up & implementing a WC program. Think of it as a "how-to" teaching tool, guiding you step-by-step, to achieve your fully functioning workers compensation program.
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CALIFORNIA UPDATE Almaraz/Guzman Law is Now Final
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Minnesota DLI Unveils Workers Comp Ombudsman Program
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OSHA Fines New Hampshire Gun Powder Manufacturer 1.2 million
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British Street Light Worker Fined for Toddler Injury
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British Columbia Launches New Asbestos Web Site
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Distracted Driving a Significant Risk for British Columbia Workers
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