WMA News Recap Sep 3, 2018
Mental health in the workplace, auto fatalities and accidents, and workers taking longer to return to work. This is the WMA News Recap for the week of Sep 3.
Category: Employers
Trucking in the Alberta Winter: Reduce Incidents with a Safety Refresher
Winter trucking accidents can derail your whole business between damage, repair, and recovery time. Know what to do when faced with an injured driver — but also take these steps to mitigate risk.
WMA News Recap Aug 27, 2018
Auto insurance changes, a wrongful dismissal suit, post-concussion syndrome, and distracted driving. This is WMA’s News Recap for August 27.
WMA News Recap Aug 20, 2018
WMA’s News Recap this week includes auto collisions, changes to insurance law, and disability insurance tips.
Substance Addiction and Disability Insurance: Recovery Can Be Uncertain
As with many mental disorders, addiction can be a hard thing to objectively verify. But we do know it can affect the brain. So, what’s a disability claims manager to do when faced with a claim related to substance addiction?
How To Prevent Truck Driving Injuries — And What to Do If They Do Happen
Trucking comes with health risks — but there are steps drivers and employers can take to mitigate them.
WMA News Recap Aug 13, 2018
Delayed court dates, auto insurance rates, why short term claims disability get denied, bid ban upheld following an accident. This is our news recap for August 13.
WMA News Recap Aug 10, 2018
WMA’s News Recap for the week of July 23. Workplace stress, insurance premiums, special costs, and After the Event insurance in post-trial costs.
What are the Employee’s Responsibilities in the Return to Work Process?
Employers may be well-versed in their own responsibilities, but are you aware of your employee’s obligations in the return to work process when they’re absent for illness or injury?
Tips for a Successful Transitional Return to Work
Your employee doesn’t have to stay off work until completely recovered. You can establish an appropriate graduated return to work and benefit from their contributions while avoiding the danger of them not returning at all.