WCRI Study Shows Economy Playing Role in Return to Work

Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, which typically report better return-to-work outcomes than other states, saw diminishing success in light of the economic downturn and high unemployment rates, according to a study by the Workers' Compensation Research Institute, released on Tuesday.The study, Factors Influencing Return to Work for Injured Workers: Lessons from Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, says poor economic conditions have made it more difficult for some employers to offer light, transitional, or modified duty to assist their injured workers in returning to sustainable work or to provide permane...