Margaret Spence, CWC

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6.2 Million Reasons to Implement a Proactive Workers Compensation Return to Work Program

by Margaret Spence on October 5, 2009 in My Opinion Counts, Workers Compensation Return to Work Tips

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a record-setting consent decree resolving a class lawsuit against Sears, Roebuck and Co. (Sears) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for $6.2 million because they maintained inflexible workers compensation leave policies

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Attendees Said:

This is the second program I have attended in which Margaret has been a presenter. She is without a doubt one of the most effective speakers and is a master of her subject matter. I am pleased to say that we are completely in sync with her policies and procedures.

SHRA Annual Conference

Fantastic presentation!! Margaret hit all the key issues that most employers face and provided practical solutions that eliminate the fear and replace it with strong mgmt concepts. Thank you for this program, well done!!!

SHRM Chapter Meeting

“Employers need to have well-established, written policies that can be used throughout the handling of the workers’ compensation claim and the return to work process. Simply put, Margaret’s book is a “must read” for any employer doing business in Florida – and who want to get a grip on their workers compensation program. Kurt A. Wyland, Esq. Partner, Walton Lantaff Schroeder & Carson, LLP

Margaret’s book takes a step-wise, common sense approach to an emotional topic. It spells out how to minimize the costs and headaches of work-related accidents in an easy to understand format, which can be implements by all employers.” – Dr. Richard Spirer, MD – Medical Director – PhysiciansHealthCenter–Miami, Florida