Workers' Compensation Leave
The HR Side of Workers' Compensation Leave
Workers’ compensation claims are enough to make many employers want to run the other way, but it doesn't have be that way! HR professionals and managers play a critical role in the workers comp process - and the way you handle a claim can be the difference between an employee returning to work in a reasonable time or getting an attorney. In this web class, we will review strategies for monitoring and managing workers' comp claims, including documenting claim activity. You will also learn:
- When injuries are and are not compensable under workers' compensation
- Who should be involved in managing your claims
- How to create a good working relationship with your claims adjuster to achieve the best results
- The types of injuries that are "high-risk" - and why you need to be focused on them
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The claims process is the most time-consuming part of workers’ compensation for any human resources manager charged with seeing it through. From documentation and reporting to accuracy and investigations, it can be both daunting and relentless.