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 Employers have an obligation
under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act
2003 to provide rehabilitation and employees have an
obligation to participate in rehabilitation. It is now
possible for employers to outsource the position of
Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator
Workplace Health and Management Solutions Pty Ltd is
able to take on that
role and can work with the employee, the employer, and
liaise with the Doctor to raise their level of
understanding about the operations of your business and
what alternative duties may be available to the injured
worker within your workplace as well as liaise with
WorkCover Qld.
We encourage continuing regular communication between
the employer and injured worker regarding the recovery
progress and alternatives that may be available within
the workplace. Experience shows that workers feel more
inclined to return to work knowing that the employer
supports them.
If a claim is incorrectly managed the end
result can be very costly for the employer as the cost of the statutory
claim directly affects the calculation of future workers compensation
premiums.
Further if the injured worker is unhappy
with the way their claim has been handled either by the Insurer or the
Employer, there is a stronger likelihood that they will pursue a damages
claim, which again will affect future workers compensation premiums.
When someone from your business has suffered an injury it is vital that
the company have an effective claims management process in place. This
will ensure that the injured employee is provided with immediate
assistance to aid in their speedy return to work.
Wham Solutions has
extensive experience in assisting employers in this critical phase and
our involvement has assisted employers reduce injury durations by weeks
while ensuring that their insurance premiums are maintained at a minimum
level.
 Wham Solutions is able to assist the
employer work with the injured worker to ensure a safe and early return to work wherever
possible.
This can reduce the duration of the claim
and the associated costs.
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