Workers' Compensation & The Difficult Employee

Description

Dealing with workers’ compensation claims can create significant stress and tension between challenging employees and their employer. Imagine having the tools to handle these tricky situations smoothly, even in tough scenarios involving difficult employees.

In this webinar, our panelists will discuss employers’ key concerns over workers’ compensation and explore effective strategies for handling difficult cases. Learn how to manage these situations without inadvertently creating animosity.

Key Topics:

1. Proactive Management of Problematic Employees:

• Importance of addressing performance issues early to prevent excessive workers’ comp claims.

• How thorough documentation can mitigate the risks of litigation.

2. Top Employer Issues and Solutions:

• Concerns related to compensability and pre-existing conditions.

• Handling employees who do not comply with medical treatments or are not improving.

3. Return-to-Work Programs:

• The importance of empathy and recognizing chronic pain in employees.

• Designing effective return-to-work programs that align with employees’ capabilities and preferences.

Panelists: Mitchell Wood, J.D., Shareholder - Halbrook Wood Law; Aaron Paris, CSP, ASP, Director of Safety - The Miller Group.

Moderator: Shannon Hilding, J.D., CRIS, Director of Service, Property & Casualty - The Miller Group.