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What Documentation Is Required to Return to Work After an Injury?
Quick Answer Before returning to work or changing duties after an injury, you must provide written documentation from your treating medical provider that clearly outlines your work status and any restrictions. HR must review and approve this documentation before you return to work or resume full duties. Required …
What If My Injury Happens Outside of Work but Affects My Job?
Quick Answer You must report non-work-related injuries or illnesses if they affect or may affect your ability to work safely. What to Do * Notify your supervisor. * Provide medical documentation if restrictions are issued. * Follow all restrictions while working. Important: Non-work injuries should not be re…
I Received a Personal Bill for Care Related to a Workplace Injury. What Do I Do?
Quick Answer Provide the bill to your workers’ compensation claims adjuster and HR as soon as possible. What Happens Next * The bill will be reviewed, authenticated, and addressed through the workers’ compensation process. * Do not ignore medical bills related to a workplace injury.
What Happens If I Miss More Than Three Consecutive Work Shifts Due to Injury or Illness?
Quick Answer If you miss more than three consecutive work shifts due to injury or illness, HR must be notified. Additional processes may apply depending on the circumstances and applicable law. What This May Trigger * Workers’ compensation coordination (if work-related and eligible) * Leave of absence review …
What Are My Supervisor Responsibilities When a Team Member Is Injured at Work?
Quick Answer Supervisors are responsible for ensuring immediate safety, prompt reporting, appropriate medical triage through Medcor (for non-emergencies), accurate documentation, and timely partnership with HR when a team member is injured at work. Why This Matters Supervisor response directly impacts safety out…
What Are My Supervisor Responsibilities Regarding Medical Restrictions?
Quick Answer Supervisors are responsible for ensuring immediate safety, initiating injury reporting, coordinating medical triage through Medcor for non-emergencies, completing required documentation, and partnering with HR to support recovery and return-to-work planning. Why This Matters Supervisor response dire…
What Do I Need to Bring to Every Medical Appointment for a Work Injury?
Quick Answer You must bring required workers’ compensation and job-related documents to every medical appointment so your provider can make informed decisions about your care and work status. Bring These Documents * Workers’ Compensation Coverage Information * A copy of your current job description * A blank …
Where Can I Find Injury Reporting and Return-to-Work Resources?
Quick Answer Injury reporting and return-to-work resources are always available in Dayforce , the LWG Knowledge Base , and at your work location. Available Resources * Dayforce > Homepage > QuickLinks Workplace Injury Guide Workplace Injury Training LWG Safety Manual * LWG Knowledge Base (HappyFox…
Who Is Responsible for What During a Workplace Injury?
Quick Answer Workplace injury response is a shared responsibility between the team member, supervisor, Medcor, treating medical provider (if applicable), claims adjuster (if applicable), and HR, with each role having defined responsibilities to ensure safety, compliance, and proper recovery. Team Member Responsib…
When Should I Contact Medcor, and What Is My Role as a Supervisor?
Quick Answer Supervisors must ensure Medcor is contacted for all non-life-threatening work-related injuries. Medcor provides licensed nurse triage, care guidance, and documentation support. Why This Matters Using Medcor ensures injuries are handled consistently, medically appropriately, and in alignment with wor…
