Disability

Frontline Workers and Leaders Disagree on Injury Prevention Effectiveness

Nearly 30% of workers experiencing pain don’t report it, highlighting disconnect between management and employees: MSD Solutions Lab research.

Adding Compassion to Workers’ Compensation: A Combat Veteran’s Call for Change

Understanding Chronic Pain in the Workplace: How Employers Can Better Promote Employee Wellbeing

3 Types of Workers’ Comp Mental Health Concerns and How to Address Them Before They Drive Up Claim Costs

Talk to Two Attorneys: The Intersection Between Workers’ Comp and Employment Law

Recently in Disability

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.

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.