Return-to-Work and Disability Management Workshop
Many employers are faced with complex situations where employees must be re-integrated into the workplace, sometimes after a lengthy absence or if they require a permanent accommodation. Whatever the case, employers should be prepared to manage an employee’s absence from work and subsequent return.
Implementing a Return-to-Work and Disability Management program is a way for employers to promote a safe and efficient rehabilitation process. Employer’s face substantial financial and reputational risk when they lack an effective return-to-work and disability management program.
OBJECTIVES OF THE WORKSHOP
- Understanding of the purpose of a return-to-work and disability management program, along with roles and responsibilities of the employer, HR, Safety, and the employee.
- Learn various procedures and strategies for managing employee absences and reintegration back into the workplace, including modified work plans and accommodation.
- Learn how to navigate disability claims and how to manage the relationship with 3rd party benefits providers.
- Understand how pay and benefits are impacted and what the best practices are for benefits administration during an absence.
- Be aware of the requirements under the Duty to Accommodate and the various forms of accommodation.
This course is ideal for HR and Safety professionals, those in a supervisor or management role, or business owners.
WORKSHOP FORMAT
The workshop will contain both a lecture portion and case analysis and discussion. Also included will be sample policies and tools to help build a return-to-work and disability management program.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The workshop has been approved for 4 CPHR Continuing Professional Development Hours under the learning category!
Hourly Schedule
Return-to-Work and Disability Management Workshop
- 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
- Registration
- 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Workshop