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January2022
Establishing a written RTW program is recommended for any size company, including those with a limited number of job roles.
A RTW program is a plan established by a business to help employees return to work as soon as medically appropriate following a work-related injury or illness.
This document provides guidance for Signal Members interested in developing or enhancing a Return-to-Work (RTW) program.
On average, an effective Return-to-Work program will save a business: 35% on medical costs, and 30% on lost time costs. (Statistics according to Washington Business Journal).
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