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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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US Supreme Declines to Review Medical Marijuana Reimbursement Issue

Workers' Compensation

preempts a state workers’ compensation order that compels an employer to reimburse an employee for the cost of marijuana used in response to pain arising from a work-related injury.” The petitioner further argued that Minnesota’s workers’ compensation system does not facilitate access to marijuana. 801 et seq., 801 et seq.,

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US Supreme Court to Conference Medical Marijuana Preemption Case

Workers' Compensation

preempts a state workers’ compensation order that compels an employer to reimburse an employee for the cost of marijuana used in response to pain arising from a work-related injury.” The petitioner further argues that Minnesota’s workers’ compensation system does not facilitate access to marijuana. 801 et seq., 801 et seq.,

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Innovation is Necessary to Meet the Challenge of COVID in 2022

Workers' Compensation

A recent study provides a potential opportunity for employers and insurance companies to reduce their risk exposure through early sequencing and treatment proactively. Background The workers’ compensation system faces an enormous challenge in 2022 as the novel consequences of the most recent surge of SARS-CoV-2 infection engulf the nation.

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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.

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Legal Help Boosts Workers' Compensation Benefits

Workers' Compensation

Attorneys can help workers navigate the complex workers' compensation system and ensure they receive all their entitlements. This study suggests employers can reduce workers' compensation costs by advising injured workers to seek legal representation. What does this mean for employers?