Interplay between Workers' Compensation, FMLA, ADA, Medicare & the Department of Human Services

Workers' compensation claim investigation and litigation unfortunately provides an environment for the inadvertent exposure to state and federal employment laws. MacDonald Illig's interdisciplinary Workers' Compensation Practice Group provides oversight, guidance and counseling during the claims investigation process to ensure compliance with the reporting requirements of the FMLA and the interactive process under the ADA and PHRC. Moreover, workers' compensation exposure can be reduced or increased as a result of collateral benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other types of medical and wage loss benefits.  Our attorneys stand ready to provide guidance on the coordination of these benefits in order to reduce claim exposure.