South Dakota

• What is Workers' Compensation



• Failure To Obtain Workers' Compensation



• Determining Proper Premiums



• Effective Safety Programs



• Preemployment Application



• Educating The Worker



• Medical Treatment



• Investigating The Accident



• Following The Accident



• Employer's Civil Liability



• Rehiring The Injured Worker



• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)



• Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)



• Fraud And Other Abuse



• Employer's Civil Liability



• Tips for Recognizing Fraud



• Tips for Determining Employee versus Contractor Status



• Software To The Workers' Compensation Industry



• Who Is Exempt From Workers Compensation Coverage?



• What Do I Do If I Am Notified By An Employee Of An Injury On The Job?



• What If The Employee Fails To Give Notice Of An Injury Within Three Business Days?



• What Information Does An Employer Need To Furnish To Their Insurance Company When Reporting A Worker's Injury?



• What Should Employers Do If They Suspect An Injury Is Not Work-related?



• can an employer fire an employee for filing a worker's compensation claim?



• What Should Employers Do If They Suspect One Of Their Employees Is Receiving Worker's Compensation Benefits, Or If A Current Employee Is Receiving Worker's Compensation Benefits From A Previous Job?



• What Medical Benefits Are Available Under Worker's Compensation?



• Who Chooses The Doctor For The Injured Employee?



• Can The Employee Change Doctors At Any Time?



• Can Employees Obtain A Second Opinion About Treatment Of A Work-related Injury?



• Who Pays The Employee's Travel To Obtain Medical Care?



• What Benefits Is An Employee Entitled To Receive For Lost Wages If The Doctor Will Not Allow An Employee To Work Due To The Injury?



• How Are Employee Benefits Calculated If The Doctor Says An Employee Can Work Part-time Or In A Light Duty Capacity?



• What If An Employer Is Not Able To Accomodate The Employee's Light-duty Restrictions And Does Not Offer Work To The Employee?



• What If The Employee Sustains A Permanent Disability From A Work-related Injury?



• What If The Employee Is Unable To Return To His/her Usual Occupation Because Of An On-the-job Injury?



• What If An Employee Dies As A Result Of A Work-related Injury?



• What Happens If The Employer Or Insurer Denies A Worker's Compensation Claim?