It’s August, which means only one thing in the workers’ comp world – WCI’s Annual Workers Compensation Educational Conference is right around the corner. This marks the thirteenth conference in which we will be at the at the conference exhibition center to showcase our exclusive return to work program, Transition2Work®, and vocational services to employers […]
Employment Law
New GA Workers’ Comp Change Streamlines ‘240 Procedure,’ Saving Employers Time and Money
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 […]
Florida’s Return-to-Work Services . . . a thing of the past?
As of July 1, 2011, the Bureau of Rehabilitation and Reemployment Services (BRRS) will reduce its staff from 82 to 27 workers due to the 2011 budget cuts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010. Insurance companies wishing to refer injured workers to the state for a vocational evaluation will soon find out that […]
“Transitional Employment – It doesn’t take a Super Hero”
In 2009, The Workers’ Compensation Journal published an article written by ReEmployAbility Co-Founder, Frances Ford, titled, “Transitional Employment – It doesn’t take a Super Hero.” The article outlines the need for employers to have a transitional employment plan in place in case an employee is injured on the job. Frances explains, “Returning employees to work […]