Address many of the difficult issues that arise when considering whether to discipline or terminate an employee who is also a workers' compensation claimant.

Learn the core concepts underpinning workers' compensation statutes and the primary types of anti-retaliation provisions found in workers' compensation statutes.

Examine the steps you can take when disciplining or terminating a workers' compensation claimant to avoid allegations of retaliation and, if such a claim is raised, to defeat it. Examine the interplay between the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act with workers' compensation statutes.What You'll Learn:General Background of the Workers' Compensation System

Considerations Arising From Workers' Compensation Statutes

• What Are the Different Types of Anti-Retaliation Provisions?
  
• Consistency Is the Key
  
• How to Handle the Employee With Light Duty Restrictions
  
• The Role of the Insurance Company
  
• Documenting Performance Problems
  
• How to Handle a Retaliation Claim

Other Federal Statutes With Potential Impact on Employees With Medical Conditions

• Family Medical Leave Act
  
• Americans With Disabilities Act