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When the system feels unfair — What the data tells us about trust, disputes and RTW

Lauren Finestone

Fairness and trust are more than just soft concepts. They're measurable, predictive and serve as early visible signs that tell you where outcomes are heading.

There's a moment in many workers' comp claims when something shifts. It's the point at which the worker starts to feel that the process isn't on their side. That decisions aren't being explained, communication has broken down or their interests don't seem to matter. When that happens, the outlook for RTW changes significantly. Fairness and trust are more than just soft concepts. They're measurable, predictive and they function as lead indicators...

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Published 12 May, 2026 | Updated 12 May, 2026