The purpose of a return to work program is to enable an injured employee to return to their jobs in a timely manner. Getting your employees back to work after a work related injury is crucial both to your business and to your employees. Returning to work, lowers the overall claim cost and can help your business’ experience modification score. A major factor in workers compensation cost is indemnity, which is the payment for lost wages.  For the majority of employers this equates to the bulk of the workers compensation claim costs. Companies implementing an efficient return to work program have reported substantial savings and happier employees. By providing light or modified duty to the injured employee they are less likely to seek legal action and will help the overall morale of your business culture. Let us build you a formal return to work program that is customized to your business!

Benefits of Return To Work Program:

1.     Employees are less likely to file fraudulent claims

2.     Reduces costs of training or hiring new employees

3.     Helps company morale

4.     Employees less likely to pursue legal actions