Disability

Court Rules: Employer Must Pay Permanent Total Disability to Worker Who Did Not Reach MMI

When a worker’s TTD benefits ran out and he still wasn’t cleared for work, the worker filed for PTD benefits.

5 Absence and Disability Trends to Watch in 2019

The 5 Stages of Behavioral Health and How They Can Impact Both Employees and Employers

If Your Website Isn’t ADA-Compliant, You’re More Likely to Face Litigation

3 Reasons Why Simple Workers’ Comp Claims Result in Catastrophic Costs

Did This Worker Establish Entitlement to Permanent Total Disability Benefits?

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Five Leading Trends in Managing Leaves of Absence

Employers increasingly view paid leave as a way to keep key talent.

VR in Workers’ Comp

Health care researchers and workers’ comp insurers are discovering the versatility in virtual reality as a new tool for treating patients and training workers.

Dealing With The Horrific

More states are offering workers’ comp benefits to first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress.

Technology Gives the Gift of Movement

Advanced medical technology is costly, but greatly improves quality of life for workers with catastrophic injuries.

Addressing Behavioral and Social Issues

Identifying and understanding an employee’s behavioral and social issues will enhance recovery.

Mental Health Matters

Progressive companies focus on behavioral health issues to enhance recovery from workers’ compensation injuries.

NWCDC Sessions: Nov. 30, 2016

These sessions are among the many presentations on Nov. 30 at the National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference® and Expo.

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The NWCDC is committed to help you stay abreast of industry trends and manage disability and work comp’s toughest challenges.

The Case for Exoskeletons

As exoskeleton technology evolves, the potential impact on claims outcomes could make it worth the cost in some cases.

Distress Signals

There are a growing number of resources available to address employee mental health issues.

Hunting ADA Violations

Heightened scrutiny by the EEOC and DOL fuels litigation and shows a need for greater employer awareness.

Workers’ Compensation Conference Program Released

NWCDC’s presentations offer leading-edge strategies from employers and other experts to mitigate workers’ comp and disability challenges.

Audit Leave Management Vendors

Outsourcers often provide expertise and real-time systems, but oversight is essential.

Reaping the Rewards of Benefits Integration

Participants in the 2016 DMEC Annual Conference shared ideas on benefits integration and effective wellness strategies.

High ROI on Publicly Funded Stay at Work Programs

Governments as well as employers stand to benefit significantly by investing in programs that keep employees at work after an illness or injury.

Teddy Awards 2016: Share Your Success

Apply now for the 2016 Theodore Roosevelt Workers’ Compensation and Disability Management Awards.

Managing Disability Challenges

Integrated disability management programs promise many benefits, but one size does not fit all.

ADAAA Obligations Further Defined in Courts

Recent court decisions are fleshing out what constitutes a protected disability under the ADAAA

Deadline Nears for NWCDC Speaker Proposals

Time is almost up for submitting speaker proposals for the 2016 National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference & Expo.

The Impact of the Changing Workforce on Disability

A new study suggests that both age and job tenure impact disability durations for injured workers.

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