by Rebecca Dearth | Aug 8, 2016 | All Blog Posts, Events
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...
by Rebecca Dearth | Jul 1, 2016 | All Blog Posts, Jurisdictional Updates
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...
by Abby Torres | May 9, 2011 | All Blog Posts, Jurisdictional Updates
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...
by Abby Torres | Nov 8, 2010 | All Blog Posts
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...
by Abby Torres | Oct 25, 2010 | All Blog Posts, Success Stories, Testimonials
When an injured employee reaches Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI), it is important to offer alternative solutions, especially if the MMI results determine the employee cannot return to their previous occupation. For some people, not being able to return to their...
