Communicating Work Injury
Communicating work Injury
It is important to update your admin/employer when you have an on the job injury. When you get an on-the-job injury, you will have some work restrictions. In simpler words, you won’t be at work because you need to properly attend to it. Therefore, If your employer isn't properly informed of this, your employer can be left in the dark because of the lack of information regarding your current situation; they simply wouldn’t know what’s going on with you if no one gives them a heads-up.
The Problems of not communicating with your employer
It’s comprehensible that workers are trying to recover, and because of this, they might not consider it important to contact their employers, as they already know about the accident. So why is this a problem?
It may show a lack of interest in your job on your part
It will make your employer confused regarding your health situation and current mindset.
It will be confusing and stressful for you as you won’t be sure what your job situation is or if you'll even have a job to return to.
It might seem like you’re trying to take advantage of your injury and just taking time off, even if this is not the case.
So,keep your employer updated on things such as work restrictions, work status, or if you haven't anticipated a return-to-work date. Simple call, send a mail or a short message.
The advantages of informing your employer
Maintaining adequate communication with your employer is vital to mend the relationship with them, as well as keep it from going sour. Additionally, your employer will feel more secure about your commitment, and they will have an idea about your wanting to get back into work.
Furthermore, keeping your employer apprised is another way to ensure you’ll have a job to get back to. Your employer can terminate your contract just because they haven’t heard from you lately. So, chatting from time to time will keep you fresh in your employer’s mind.
Again, we can’t stress this enough. It’s crucial for you to make sure to do the following:
Give your employer your work status form
Update them on when and if you’re going to come back to work. Inform them about any work restrictions you may have.
For example, if you are going to come back under a modified duty, your employer needs to know all about this situation.
It means you must inform them precisely what you can and cannot do.
That is the only way they can decide whether they can offer you modified work and prepare themselves and your workplace for it.