Chicago to track worker injury claims more closely

City Hall today announced it will track workplace injury claims more closely in an effort to prevent city workers from fraudulently claiming workers compensation.

Under the policy, city departments will be required to report monthly on the status of injured employees to the City Council Finance Committee and the Budget Department. Each department will be required to designate a manager to oversee the process of returning employees to work, according to a Daley administration news release.

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