One of the first steps in evaluating your current Workers’ Compensation and Return-to-Work (RTW) program is reviewing and revising current job descriptions to ensure they are EEOC and ADA-compliant. Once this task is complete, you can pre-plan for your return-to-work program. Why pre-plan? If you have not had a clear, concise discussion with your management team on RTW, you may get delayed when it comes time to implement the program for your injured worker.
An effective Return-to-Work program includes the following:
If controlling your Experience Modification factor is one of your business goals, then you should also understand the importance of the difference between a full wage offer and partial wage offer.
AssuredPartners provides clients with tools that give them the ability to create EEOC-compliant job description. For more information on developing an effective RTW program, accurate job descriptions and how they affect your overall company goals, contact the AssuredPartners Energy team.
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