Analyzing the Cost Benefits of Modified Work under Workers’ Compensation (Part-2)
When it comes to workers’ compensation in the moving industry, there are many things to be considered. It may also prove to be an opportunity for employees to get their jobs done. This is because a large number of employees will take to some job rather than doing nothing. Modified work gives employers with the opportunity to get different tasks completed, such as office work, cleaning, restocking and inventory.
All that the employer has to take care is that the job description meets the restrictions of the medical professional. The employee could be required to work on anything as long as the restrictive conditions are fulfilled. However, there are many reasons in the hands of the employer where he could decide whether to offer modified work or not.
One reason is that the work couldn’t be modified for meeting the restrictions laid down for the employee. This could be especially applicable to drivers. The second reason could be if the employer fears that the employee could cause further injury to himself/herself if he/she handles any type of work.
The employer again gets the freedom not to offer modified work if the work is likely to affect the attitude of the employee because he/she things that it is something other than the normal job. One important strategy for the employer is to try the modified job and check how it will go before making any assumptions.
It is considered that getting the workers’ compensation injured employee working is better for both the employee and the employer, especially when it comes to keeping down the future premiums. When an employer in the moving industry wants to decide about modified work, it will be required that the employer closely consider all these factors on the basis of costs and benefits to find what is in the best interests of the company.
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