The Employer’s Legal Advisor

Employer’s Legal Pad—Chapter Fourteen Checklist

For employees who are not disciplinary problems but who have issues (such as medical conditions) that send up “lawsuit warning flags,” be sure to follow your company’s established protocols regarding workers compensation claims.

• Understand what you may and may not ask regarding an employee’s or applicant’s medical condition. If you’re in doubt, consult an attorney.
• Know what you may and may not communicate regarding an employee’s workers compensation claim.
• While you have a legitimate need to know when to expect an employee to return to work after a work-related injury, do not criticize recovery time—that is an issue for medical providers.
• Do not reference costs of a particular workers compensation ...