The workers' compensation system is built on mutual accountability.
The employer and insurer are responsible for paying required benefits promptly. The employee is obliged to be honest and return to work as soon as possible.
But often, the system has disincentives that encourage employees to stay out longer than necessary. Employers need to constantly evaluate their programs and remove barriers that discourage gainful employment and return to work.
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