When an employee makes a workers compensation claim, they become a protected class of employee. As a “protected” employee, your management decisions affecting that employee will be potentially put under a legal microscope by their representatives. PEO’s have lawyers and human resource experts on staff that will advise you as to how best to handle these situations. As the PEO’s client, their goal is to protect you from lawsuits and management hassles
That is not to say that these employees can not be disciplined or even fired. But since the PEO’s specialize in knowing all the employment laws and regulations, they will guide you in ways to exercise your rights as an employer and minimize any confrontation from the employees legal representatives. Otherwise your staffing company can become a target to law suits from the employee’s attorneys.
This a a big reason why using a Professional Employers Organization (PEO) can save you money and aggravation in your staffing operation. PEO’s have staff attorneys to help guide you thorough this possible legal morass. Also your PEO’s human resource team can be a marketing advantage with your clients, since they are looking out for your clients interest as well, should a workers compensation accident become a legal issue.
Below is a article which describes the best practices in managing employees who have made a workers compensation claim and how to avoid pitfalls that can arise while managing them.
Workers’ compensation: When can employer terminate a worker with a claim?
I hope you find value in this article and will call Work Comp Staffing Solutions to find out about additional PEO benefits when you make a PEO a partner in solving your workers compensation challenges.
All the best
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com
American Staffing Association Member
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