Amid debate about legislative solutions to control workers’ comp costs, let’s not forget that core strategies such as modified duty programs can reap significant savings.
Baby boomers have higher rates of substance abuse than generations before them, which could complicate workers’ comp claims and further lengthen recovery time.
The Texas Supreme Court made clear its stance that workers’ comp is the exclusive jurisdiction for all matters related to the handling of an injury claim.
As treatments including medical marijuana gain traction in the workers’ comp space, employers need new strategies to manage the risks and contain costs.