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The Value of Modified Duty Programs – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

Fortunately, I worked for an employer that was open to modified duty. It sounds like this employer is as well. Please remember that her comments should not be construed as legal advice or professional consulting. And is it exclusive to worker’s compensation situations? 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

With the challenges emerging, the public steps announced in some jurisdictions may provide insight into what lies ahead for those who work in and with workers’ compensation. If so, should employers request or demand tests of their employees? Can we keep essential staff safe (at workplaces, with clients, or working from home)?