The employer is the biggest loser when workers can't return to work early. The more complex the claim is in terms of length and medical costs, the higher WorkCover premiums.
HELPING WORKERS AND VETERANS RECOVER FROM INJURY
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Who wins when a worker returns to work early?
Jun 17, 2021
Everyone wins when a worker returns to work early. Here's why...
Rehabilitation consultants work tirelessly to safely return injured workers to work early for the health benefits of good work. It's their goal to help injured workers get back on their feet and employers maintain productivity, not to help WorkCover reduce wage or impairment payouts.
It’s a common misbelief that WorkCover push an early return to work to reduce paying out wages.
Who loses when a worker can't return to work early?
The worker is the other loser when a safe, early return to work is not achieved. Here is why:
- loss their daily routine
- loss of income
- manage pain every day
- often have trouble with sleep deprivation,
- countless medical reviews, treatment and investigations
- strained personal relationships
Find out how
WORK
WELL
NOW can help your business and workers back to work.
As an employer there are several things you must do to prevent and manage workplace injuries:
For a smaller business with wages under $1.5 Million:
When you have a worker on a WorkCover claim, WorkCover QLD will pay most workers their medical expenses, lost wages and some travel expenses while they are off work. While the worker is well compensated, a business will pay the price with increased premiums. Knowing how your premiums are calculated and what variables you can control, will help you to reduce your WorkCover premium.
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As an employer there are several things you must do to prevent and manage workplace injuries:
For a smaller business with wages under $1.5 Million:
When you have a worker on a WorkCover claim, WorkCover QLD will pay most workers their medical expenses, lost wages and some travel expenses while they are off work. While the worker is well compensated, a business will pay the price with increased premiums. Knowing how your premiums are calculated and what variables you can control, will help you to reduce your WorkCover premium.
