'You should have a collaborative relationship between the employer and the employee'
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When an employee is injured and unable to work, it can put the employer in a tough position. On the one hand, the employer needs to continue operating after losing a contributor to the business, while on the other hand, it has legal obligations to which it must live up – such as the duty to accommodate or holding the position for the employee when they’re able to return to work.