And this just in …. the sun will rise in the east tomorrow.
Employees are not stupid. The level of awareness as to the financial condition of the company is very high. What the study should have concluded is, that when employees are worried about their job, the rate of reported “injuries” goes up. Why? Workers comp benefits are tax free, the first 104 weeks of disability are a given. And, there is no requirement to be looking for work, unlike unemployment.
All the “injured” employee has to do is make their medical appointments and say “ouch” when they go for an exam. And, don’t go water skiing or participate in some other activity incompatible with the “injury”. That happens more often that you would believe.
Another “injury” trigger is when employees go out on strike. The lost wage benefits from a union don’t come close to work comp benefits.
This was a study conducted to confirm a preconceived conclusion.
And this just in …. the sun will rise in the east tomorrow.
Employees are not stupid. The level of awareness as to the financial condition of the company is very high. What the study should have concluded is, that when employees are worried about their job, the rate of reported “injuries” goes up. Why? Workers comp benefits are tax free, the first 104 weeks of disability are a given. And, there is no requirement to be looking for work, unlike unemployment.
All the “injured” employee has to do is make their medical appointments and say “ouch” when they go for an exam. And, don’t go water skiing or participate in some other activity incompatible with the “injury”. That happens more often that you would believe.
Another “injury” trigger is when employees go out on strike. The lost wage benefits from a union don’t come close to work comp benefits.
This was a study conducted to confirm a preconceived conclusion.
Its high time employers realize that workers are more than employees to them and their life matters.