Workplace Wellness Programs to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Costs By implementing workplace health initiatives, many companies are taking proactive measures to help with decreasing health issues affecting their employees. This is particularly important because of the following: The working population is aging, with the national average around 42 years old. There is a decreasing number of […]

Who to Communicate With During a Workers’ Compensation Claim Simply put, communicating with all relevant parties involved in workers’ compensation claims (e.g., employees, supervisors, medical providers and claims adjusters) not only provides a better experience for employees, but it also helps employers reduce costs associated with claims. Among other benefits, opening lines of communication to […]

Determining Whether Employees’ Injuries and Illnesses Are Work-related Navigating employee injuries and illnesses (and subsequent workers’ compensation claims) can be very complex and overwhelming to many employers. As such, it is important that employers understand how to determine whether their employees’ injuries and illnesses are work-related or not. After all, such a distinction plays a […]