Course 2: Return to Work

Course Description

Almost every Form 7 should be uploaded with a very accommodating offer of modified duties in writing to enable and encourage employees to return to work. This course answers questions like when to offer modified duties and why plus what to do when things don’t go according to plan.

Each lesson within this course includes an instructional video, handouts, and a quiz.

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

• When to offer modified duties in writing
• What does the Law and Policy Say?
• Why offer modified duties in writing?
• What If the doctor’s note says “no RTW”
• What if the worker declines?
• Tools to use when RTW is failing
• Functional Abilities Form (FAF)
• When should you stop?

Disclaimer

Even though a lawyer teaches this course, the information provided is educational and is not legal advice. Attending a webinar or purchasing this program and/or utilizing the information taught does not form a solicitor-client relationship. If you want legal advice, contact Charlebois Associates at www.charleboislaw.com and sign a retainer agreement first. Each situation is unique, and there are many subtle but very important ways that claims can differ.

These training courses promote continuing competence and quality improvement in the WSIB claims management process. The goal of this training program is to give you the ability to be analytical, proactive, and informed while managing WSIB claims. With that knowledge, you will know when to get legal help.

Additional Courses in the WSIB Claims Management & Appeals for Employers series:

• Course Three: Intent to Object – Register Here
• Course Four: Gather the Data – Coming Soon
• Course Five: Front-End Claims Management – Coming Soon
• Course Six: Documentation – Coming Soon
• Course Seven: Overlapping Legal Obligations – Coming Soon
• Course Eight: Appeal Ready Files – Coming Soon
• Course Nine: Psychological Injury Claims – Coming Soon
• Course Ten: The Legal Framework, Fair Hearings, and Employer’s Rights – Coming Soon

About Your Instructor

Cézanne Charlebois

M.A., LL.B / Vice President ­­­­- Managing Director / Certified Specialist, Workplace Safety and Insurance Law, Management-Side WSIB Law and Employment Law

Cézanne is a lawyer who practices almost exclusively in management-side WSIB law. She owns Charlebois Associates and Workplace Health and Safety Network. One company helps with WSIB claims management and appeals after workplace injury or fatality, and the other tries to help employers prevent injuries in the first place. She is a passionate advocate who fights tenaciously for her clients. Yet, her relentless pursuit of achieving her client’s objectives never compromises her professionalism and integrity.