Uncategorized OSHA’s revised recordkeeping rule in effect: are you ready? 30 Jan 201716 Jan 2017 The last hurdle to the implementation of OSHA's controversial "Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses" recordkeeping rule was removed when a Texas judge denied a request for a preliminary…
Uncategorized OSHA Form 300A posting date approaching, plus new letters of interpretation and electronic recordkeeping requirements for 2017 25 Jan 201716 Jan 2017 Posting deadline: February 1, 2017 This month, all employers required to keep Form 300, the Injury and Illness Log, should be reviewing the Log to verify that entries are complete…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 20 Jan 201716 Jan 2017 Workers' Compensation Qualified medical evaluator's findings lead to higher impairment rating - California In Prell v. Cedar Fair, 2016 Cal. Wrk. Comp., the WCAB rescinded the WCJ's finding that the…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 16 Jan 20177 Dec 2016 Anti-retaliation provisions effective now The enforcement of anti-retaliation provisions in the injury and illness tracking rule went into effect December 1, after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District…
Uncategorized HR Tip: Emerging employment issues top EEOC priorities 11 Jan 20177 Dec 2016 The EEOC recently announced its updated Strategic Enforcement Plan for fiscal years 2017-2021. The new plan continues the priorities outlined in the plan for 2013-2016 but adds two areas to…
Uncategorized Claims management review checklist 6 Jan 20176 Jan 2017 The start of the year is a good time to take a step back and assess your overall claims process. Balancing a macro and micro approach to claims is key…
Uncategorized Rethinking Return to Work 3 Jan 20177 Dec 2016 With the New Year comes a chance to look at doing something different, however, we've all heard the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." If something is working…
