Workers compensation injuries have personal and financial impacts for the injured employee as well as their employer. At times and depending on the circumstances, it can be difficult for businesses to create suitable duties and effectively manage this process. When such situations become increasingly frustrating for a business to manage, we occasionally get asked about the process of terminating injured employees.
This is a complex area and needs to be treated with a high degree of caution, sensitivity and consideration.
Terminating Injured Employees
ABILITY GROUP recently attended a Gillis Delaney Lawyers seminar on ‘Terminating Injured Employees.’ To provide further insight, here’s a summary of the key considerations discussed.
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- Contract of employment – is it oral, written or implied?
- Understand the obligations of the employee and employer
- Clear documented management of the injured employee and light duties provided is critical
- When to consider termination
- Checklist before termination
If you are interested in more information on this topic, please contact us and as agreed with Gillis Delaney Lawyers, we can provide you with a copy of the notes from their seminar.