How can I minimize the cost of workers’ compensation? Will offering modified duty help?
You can minimize the cost by educating your work force, prompt reporting of injuries and offering modified duty. You are not required to offer modified duty. However, this is a great way to control the costs on a claim, thereby reducing your exposure. An employee is entitled to their job with reasonable accommodations per the American Disabilities Act and according to the right to reinstatement as listed in the Workers’ Compensation Act.
