Disability

Why Employing People with Disabilities Is a Key Tenet of Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity drives innovation. Employers have an unparalleled opportunity to gain the performance and insights of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Comcast’s Scott Daniels Details What’s in Store for the Future of Absence Management

This Chief Medical Officer Details the Life-Changing Impact Occupational Health Has on Injured Workers

Women Workers Are at Greater Risk of Suicide or Overdose When Suffering a Lost-Time Injury

DMEC’s Marcia Carruthers on Three Decades of Building a Profession

Recently in Disability

Don’t Forget the ADA! How to Build a Premier Return to Work Program

Learn the types and components of successful return to work programs that incorporate ADA principles.

The Power of Creating a Value-Based Accommodation

Workplace accommodations don’t have to be viewed as a hindrance, but rather an opportunity to support your people.

7th Circuit’s ADA Ruling: Important, but Limited

A Federal court’s ruling on the ADA is attracting widespread attention.

Injured Worker Voice Lacking in Treatment Guidelines

Without input from injured workers it’s unclear whether the treatment of occupational illnesses and injuries achieves the most favorable outcomes possible.

Paid Leave Gets More Complicated

Rapidly shifting leave laws make it important to define terms as companies look to build their paid leave programs.

Shift in Trends Dominates DMEC

The changing landscape of mandated leave laws and increased interest in paid parental leave were top of mind for employers attending DMEC in Anaheim this month.

Lost Worker Days Cut Sales and Ruin Reputations

As employer needs and challenges have grown more complex, integrated absence and disability management may provide an answer.

Court Questions Decision to Fire Injured Nurse

A hospital fired an injured nurse. Now it faces a disability discrimination complaint.

Mental Health Stigma Increases Costs

It’s time to start treating employee mental health as an essential aspect of physical health.

Helping Injured Workers Live Their Best Lives

Providers are developing new strategies for keeping up with advances in prosthetics and finding the best options for injured workers.

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.

Welcome!

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.

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