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January 31, 2019

Employers

How Do Independent Psychiatric Evaluations Help a Return to Work?

Just as physical injury or illness can prevent an employee from working a particular job that they previously excelled at, so too can psychiatric issues obstruct the normal process of working.

January 23, 2019

Lawyers

The Value of Medical Coaching for Lawyers

Medicine is a complicated field. So is the law, of course. But when you’re only an expert in the law and you’ve got a case with a strong medical angle, there is a serious risk of failure if...

January 15, 2019

Disability Insurers

Making the Right Choice When a Disability Claim Involves a Painful Somatoform Disorder

Confirming the presence of pain in Somatoform Disorders is not easy. As with everything, whether a claim should be approved or denied is often going to take a close look at the person, their...

January 8, 2019

Employers

How to Deal with an Adverse WCB Decision – For Employers

A lot can be involved in a WCB decision and employers need to be confident it’s been made appropriately. What happens when a decision puts you in a tough spot?

December 31, 2018

Disability Insurers MVA Insurers

5 Vital Red Flags for Insurance Adjusters to Look for in Disability Claims

What are the common tells a disability claim may require a little more investigation? We’ve got five points disability insurers need to know to make better decisions.

December 24, 2018

Lawyers

When to Request a Rebuttal Opinion — and What to Avoid in Your Own Reports

When the opposing side submits an expert report, you’ll want to get a rebuttal opinion ready. Here’s what lawyers should look out for.

December 17, 2018

Employers

3 Things Employers Should Ask About Independent Medical Examination Testing

There are three things employers need to ask about when considering an Independent Medical Examination. Make sure you don’t miss any of these!

December 11, 2018

Employers

Functional Capacity Examinations in the Return to Work Process

When an employee’s injured, the last thing you want is to drag out an expensive return to work process — but nor do you want an injured employee back too soon. What you do need are answers around...

December 5, 2018

Disability Insurers Employers Lawyers MVA Insurers

WMA News Recap Dec 3, 2018

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December 4, 2018

Employers

Marijuana in the Workplace: Just Because It’s Legal Doesn’t Make It Safe

How should employers approach the question of marijuana use in the workplace? What about medical marijuana? And what do you do when it’s all getting out of hand?