by catalyst | Apr 13, 2017 | Return to Work Programs, Workers' Compensation
Employee illness and injury scenarios are extremely costly for any business, and have the potential to be complicated and emotional – both for the employee, and for the employer. Besides the physical and emotional pain and struggle that the employee often faces, they... 
by catalyst | Apr 13, 2017 | Return to Work Programs, Workers' Compensation
In today’s ever-changing employment market, the demand for certain skill sets is directly correlated to the rapid pace of technology development, demographic shifts in the workforce population, and global economic cycles. For disabled employees who are preparing to... 
by catalyst | Apr 13, 2017 | Testimonial
“I can say that the Catalyst services were a major reason that this claim settled. And yes, the claim settled for less than what it otherwise would have had it not been for Catalyst. I can say this: without Catalyst I would probably still have an open claim right... 
by catalyst | Apr 13, 2017 | Return to Work Programs
When an employee is out of work due to injury or illness, the road back to employment can feel intimidating and overwhelming for both the employee and the employer, which is why it is crucial to have the right resources in place to facilitate the return to work... 
by catalyst | Apr 13, 2017 | Return to Work Programs
When an employee is injured on the job, some employers believe that the employee should be completely healed and require no restrictions before being allowed to return to work. This practice is dangerous for employers, as it could result in a violation of the... 
by catalyst | Apr 13, 2017 | Return to Work Programs, Workers' Compensation
When a worker is injured, each missed day of work represents lost wages. In workers’ compensation insurance, indemnity benefits are paid to the employee to help them cover their loss of income. Indemnity benefit laws are determined on a state-by-state basis. Payments... 
by catalyst | Apr 13, 2017 | Return to Work Programs, Workers' Compensation
If you have injured employees, you may be considering light duty work to help them transition back into their job duties while they are healing. Light duty work can be an excellent way for employees to regain some productivity, and for employers to help reduce... 
by catalyst | Apr 13, 2017 | Return to Work Programs, Workers' Compensation
In business insurance, workers’ compensation can be very costly. In addition to premiums, businesses may have to pay for additional medical treatments and extra wage replacements if claims go unresolved for long periods of time. After six months, it becomes more... 
by catalyst | Apr 13, 2017 | Return to Work Programs
Workers’ compensation cases have the potential to grow into difficult, costly long term claims if they are not dealt with properly at the outset. Preparation is key for getting claims handled quickly. Some employees can feel overwhelmed by the workers compensation... 
by catalyst | Apr 13, 2017 | Return to Work Programs
The best time to write a Return to Work Policy is before your company needs one. If your business has had injures in the past, or even if there have been no injuries yet, now is the perfect time to formalize your Return to Work Program in writing. We will explain what...