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Legal liability under an IDM program.

D L Wolfe1, T J Stanton

  • 1Chicago Office, Gardner, Carton & Douglas, USA.

Employee Benefits Journal
|February 24, 2001
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Integrated disability management (IDM) programs help employers manage employee health and time off. However, IDM components can create legal liabilities, and this article outlines how to minimize employer risks.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational health and safety law
  • Human resources management
  • Risk management

Background:

  • Integrated disability management (IDM) programs are strategic tools for employers to manage employee health and reduce lost work time.
  • Despite benefits, certain aspects of IDM programs can introduce legal risks for employers under federal and state regulations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify potential legal liabilities associated with integrated disability management programs.
  • To provide employers with strategies for mitigating legal risks associated with IDM implementation and management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of federal and state laws applicable to employee health and disability management.
  • Analysis of common components within IDM programs to pinpoint potential liability sources.

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  • Synthesis of risk minimization techniques for employers and individual managers.

    • Main Results:

    • Specific components within IDM programs can create legal exposure for employers.
    • Understanding legal frameworks is crucial for effective IDM program design and oversight.

    Conclusions:

    • Employers must proactively address potential legal liabilities inherent in integrated disability management programs.
    • Implementing specific risk mitigation strategies can protect employers and managers from legal challenges.