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The Value of Modified Duty Programs – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

And is it exclusive to worker’s compensation situations? Over the years, the workers’ compensation system has given the return-to-work process many names: modified duty, light duty, limited duty, alternative duty, restricted duty, stay at work program, transitional duty or transitional work. My recovery took years.

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Are Workers’ Comp Insurers ready for what comes next in the COVID-19 crisis?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

As with any other work injury or disease the compensability of a COVID-19 case hinges on its work-relatedness. Existing workers’ compensation policies are generally flexible enough to allow for consideration of COVID-19 claims. Are organizations capable of recognizing this and doing something about it?

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Medical Marijuana Within the Context of Workers’ Compensation Claims

The Workcomp Writer

It is, of course, one thing for a state to allow the use of marijuana in the treatment of injuries and diseases, but quite another to require employers and/or insurers to reimburse injured workers in connection with a workers’ compensation claim. Ann. §§ 26-2B-1 to 26-2B-7, et seq.), Four have ruled such reimbursement can be ordered.