Description
Gain an understanding of how to handle multistate workers’ compensation claims and navigate them effectively.With more employees working from home and across state lines, it is important to understand the impact remote working can have on workers’ compensation coverage. Workers’ compensation mandates and statutes vary by state and based on various factors such as industry, company size, and structure. This presentation will give you a better understanding of handling multistate workers’ compensation claims and how to navigate each claim effectively. Learn how to identify the proper jurisdiction, what questions to ask of the employer and employee once a claim is filed, defense tactics, mitigation strategies, and claim resolution.
Date: 2022-03-10 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
Jurisdiction Overview
• If Multi-Jurisdiction Applies, Claimant May Have Choice of State
• What You Need to Know Immediately Once You Are Faced With Multiple Jurisdictions
Determining What State Rules Apply
• Form-Based State vs. Non-Form-Based State
• Filing a Workers Compensation Claim With the State
• Initial Investigation
• Accident Reports
• Company Physician
• Onsite Company Clinic
• Statute of Limitations
• Claimants Burden of Proof/Applicable Defenses
Claim Handling
• Payment of Benefits
• Directing Medical Treatment
• Discovery Rules
• Terminating Benefits
Burden of Proof
• Accident
• Notice
• Causation
• PPD
Mitigation and Defense Strategies
• Medical Management
• Outside Investigation/Surveillance
• Trial
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,HR Certification Institute ,SHRM ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Michael C. Milstein-Bryce Downey & Lenkov LLC, Emily J. Schlecte – Bryce Downey & Lenkov LLC
