Common use of Obligations of the Member Clause in Contracts

Obligations of the Member. The Member agrees to: a) Cooperate fully with ERNW in all matters pertaining to claims administration, loss prevention, loss control, including but not limited to: i) immediately notify ERNW of any occurrence which could result in a workers’ compensation claim; ii) providing any and all information and evidence related to any said claim; iii) meeting with ERNW or L&I representatives as necessary for the purpose of investigating, defending, or resolving any said claim; iv) appearing at any official meetings or hearings of L&I related to any said claim; and v) actively assisting ERNW in efforts to return an injured employee to work. b) Make a good-faith effort to act upon and implement loss prevention and loss control measures suggested by the Association, L&I and/or ERNW including offering an injured employee a light duty alternative if said light duty is reasonable under the circumstances. c) Maintain their industrial insurance account at L&I in “good standing” through the timely payment of any and all premiums, penalties, fees and assessments due L&I. d) Maintain membership in “good standing” with the Association, including the prompt payment of all dues, assessment and fees due the Association or the Program. e) Participate in at least one (1) workers’ compensation in-person training offered by the Association every three (3) years. f) Assume financial responsibility for legal, expert witness, and/or surveillance costs in the event that the Member deems that such services are necessary. g) Accept the decision of the Association if it is determined that the Member has failed to comply with the requirements of paragraph 4 of this Agreement. i) Said Member shall be deemed in default hereunder and shall no longer be eligible for program participation until such time as the Association reinstates said Member. ii) Any Member deemed “in default” shall forfeit the right to participate in any refund adjustments for any Program plan year in which they participated.