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The purpose of the worker's compensation system is to restore an injured worker.
It is beneficial for an injured worker to return-to-work as soon as possible after injury. Returning to work helps:
It is helpful if employers have some type of limited duty, or alternate work, to assist employees get used to being back in the workforce.
DWD Contact Information
201 E. Washington Ave
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 266-3131
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