A recent change by the directors of the Georgia State Board will make the process of helping injured employees return to work more efficient. Summary of Change The Georgia State Board revised Board Rule 200.2; as of Jan. 1, the revision will now allow employers to “utilize qualified medical case managers to provide telephonic […]
Jurisdictional Updates
Ruling reinforces transitional duty with nonprofits as Maryland RTW option
A recent ruling by the Maryland Workers Compensation Commission reaffirms transitional employment with nonprofit agencies as a viable option for helping injured workers return to work quickly and safely. Summary of Ruling On May 29, 2014, the Maryland Workers Compensation Commission issued an order denying the claimant, an over the road (OTR) truck driver injured […]
A Virginia Victory for Employers and Employees
Employers and employees in Virginia have cause to celebrate over an important development that can directly affect their worker’s compensation claims costs and outcomes. More importantly, Virginia employees can now reap the benefits of innovative Return-to-Work options, such as performing transitional duty with nonprofit organizations. The Virginia Commission issued a full board decision late last […]
Claimant refuses light duty in South Carolina. Why? Thrift store items were too pricey.
One person’s trash might be another person’s treasure but for the claimant whose light duty assignment was to sort donations and greet customers, the treasures were apparently too stinky and overpriced for his sensibilities. The claimant, a 53-year-old part-time store associate, injured his back while working for a large discount retailer in South Carolina. His […]