Handling workers' compensation issues in the federal sector is so complex that even experienced managers and specialists need help deciphering their agency's obligations. Ensure your employees receive the benefits they're entitled to — while safeguarding your agency's budget and reputation.
This comprehensive pamphlet helps you determine the proper course of action to take on common medical-related issues, from handling on-the-job intoxication to assigning light or alternate duty.
You discover:
- Basic elements of a workers' compensation claim
- The ins and outs of requiring objective medical evidence
- Statutory exclusions from coverage
- Extent of the claimant's burden of proof
- FECA's exclusivity rule
- And more!
And, with a Q&A section, checklists and sample forms, you learn the importance of establishing open communication with employees and how you can minimize lost productivity when employees are sick or disabled.
