Description:

he WSIB has made dramatic changes to the NEER program in 2006, which result in unprecedented reductions in refunds and greater surcharges than ever before.  In light of this stark new reality, it is more important than ever to know how to manage claims to improve your organization’s lost time and record, and realize potential savings.

You Will Learn How To:

• Investigate accidents and report claims
• Deal with doctors
• Develop and implement Early and Safe Return to Work including problems with{
  • Absent, ambiguous and dubious medical information
  • Self imposed physical restrictions
  • Refusal to work scheduled hours
  • Handle permanent disability, re-employment and increasingly stringent accommodation obligations

The Program Will Cover:

• Investigating the Accident and Filing the Form 7
• Permanency, Re-Employment, and AccommodationEarly and Safe Return-to-Work Plans (ESRTW Plans)
  • How to Prepare them, what goes in them, how they should be documented
  • Typical ESRTW Plan Problems (Part I) – Medical Information
  • Typical ESRTW Plan Problems (Part II) – Worker Non-Cooperation
• Closure – Ending the Employment Relationship

We hope you will join us!

(Program and content are not legal advice.  Please contact our team to learn how we can help you meet your goals)