VRSA recognizes the Town of Pearisburg as one of more than 100 members to make the Gold Star List. The list is published each quarter to recognize members who have reported their workers’ compensation claims within three days of injury.
The town has made the list consistently for the last 20 years. Making the Gold Star List signifies that a member is not only reporting but also treating employees in a timely manner from the date of their injury.
“We want to make sure that other employees immediately get the care they need when injured,” said Town Clerk Regina Harless. “We follow up with employees and make sure they are ok, to see if there is anything we can do. The town really cares about our staff.”
Timely reporting and treatment helps make things go right for both the injured employee – with quicker treatment – and their employer – with fewer staff absences as a result of injury.
Learn more about the town’s accomplishments in the video below.