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The Employer’s Perspective

The Employer’s Perspective. Wanda Roehl, CSP Manager – Workforce Placement HAWKER BEECHCRAFT CORP. Member – State of Kansas Workers Compensation Advisory Council. General Information. Workers comp costs universal concern Meeting work comp obligations Specifics about unique work comp issues.

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The Employer’s Perspective

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  1. The Employer’s Perspective Wanda Roehl, CSP Manager – Workforce Placement HAWKER BEECHCRAFT CORP. Member – State of Kansas Workers Compensation Advisory Council

  2. General Information • Workers comp costs universal concern • Meeting work comp obligations • Specifics about unique work comp issues

  3. Work Comp Laws • Protection for injured workers from discrimination • Notice for employees and employers • Medical care and wage replacement • Exclusive remedy • Risk management is encouraged

  4. Medical Treatment/RTW Selection of doctor; transitional work Physicians – flexibility required for treating injured workers Many states provide for employer or insurance company involvement Employer and employee assure restriction compliance Essential Functions – how to use

  5. Compensation Categories PTD TTD TPD PPD If off work If can work part time Settlement (Impairment) Permanent Total Disability Compensations listed are tax free to injured worker

  6. Costs • Partially determined by Risk Classification(Frequency and Severity of work injuries for that type of work) • Premium determined by risk class X $100 payroll • Premium influenced by Experience Modification

  7. Other factors affecting Costs Level of unemployment Administration of the law in your state Level of attorney involvement Impairment / disability assignments Loss Control/self insurance vs commerical

  8. Summary Employer Practices/Risk Control Medical Providers who are willing to take care of the work comp claimant, who requires more time and effort

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