The true costs of falling short and mismanaging an accommodation request
Imagine this: An employee recently diagnosed with a severe medical condition approaches their supervisor to ask for a change to their work schedule to attend appointments related to the condition. Since this will cut into their regularly scheduled hours, they are...
Assessing an accommodation request: The top three elements to consider
Employers play a key role in supporting disabled employees in performing the essential duties of their job. While not all conditions require an accommodation, any employee with a disabling condition covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has a right to...
The importance of effectively managing a Stable and Mature block
In any disability claim organization, a large portion of open claims and their associated reserve dollars come from permanent and total disability claims. Also referred to as a Stable and Mature block, these claims, representing a large financial exposure for...