Uncategorized HR Tip: EEOC issues final rule on wellness programs and guidance on leave as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA 31 Aug 201629 Aug 2016 Wellness programs In May, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued final regulations governing the treatment of wellness programs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information…
Uncategorized NCCI -Channeling Change: Meeting the challenges of an evolving market 26 Aug 20163 Aug 2016 Each year, the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), which gathers data, analyzes industry trends and legislation, and prepares insurance rate and loss cost recommendations, holds an Issues Symposium. The…
Uncategorized Things you should know 22 Aug 20163 Aug 2016 Inflammation causes employees to be away from work longer than other common workplace injuries The Traveler's Injury Impact Report provides helpful information on the most common injuries and the costs…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 17 Aug 20163 Aug 2016 ADA Limit of days on light duty upheld by appellate court In Frazier-White v. David Gee, 2016 U.S. App. LEXIS 6318 (11th. Cir. 2016), a community service officer for the…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 12 Aug 20163 Aug 2016 Retaliation rules on reporting injuries into effect August 10 Included in the new electronic reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses rule is the requirement that employers must establish "a reasonable…
Uncategorized HR Tip: Employee happiness enhances productivity and the bottom line 8 Aug 20163 Aug 2016 A new study by health and performance experts Global Corporate Challenge (GCC) confirms the role emotions play in business, and that happiness is critical for productivity and talent retention. While…
Uncategorized Employees believe employers put productivity over safety 3 Aug 2016 Many employees, especially those in high-risk jobs such as construction believe their employers value productivity over safety, according to a new survey released by the National Safety Council (NSC). While…