Having an effective return-to-work process prevents needless work disability and reduces the risk of costly disability-related human resource and financial losses, as well as ensures optimal engagement, workforce productivity and business continuity. Developing a practical and comprehensive return-to-work program can help your business maintain productivity, reduce lost days and provide your workers with the support they need. This course can benefit all partners to obtain a better understanding of how to make an effective return-to-work program and how to navigate the legislative requirements.
This course is designed to answer:
- What the purposes and benefits are for establishing an effective return-to-work program.
- What the roles, responsibilities, requirements and duties are for employers and workers in a return-to-work process.
- What the role of the WCB is in the return-to-work process.
- What the proper management of medical and confidential information looks like.
- What the management of an injury looks like, from the incident to the return to work.
- What important documentation is required for the return-to-work process.
- What the management of abilities and restrictions for the return-to-work looks like.
- Which additional materials and support are available.
- Which legislation is applicable to the return-to-work program.
- What the duty to accommodate means.
There is no pre-requisite for attending this course.
