Uncategorized From adversary to advocacy: the claims process 27 Feb 201718 Feb 2017 Advocacy-based claims models emerged as "buzz" in the industry in 2016. At its core is a focus on people. Employees respond better and take ownership when they become part of…
Uncategorized New report weighs in on marijuana’s health benefits – nearly 100 conclusions 24 Feb 201719 Feb 2017 A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offers a rigorous review of scientific research published since 1999 about the health impacts of cannabis and cannabis-derived…
Uncategorized Things you should know 22 Feb 201716 Jan 2017 DOL website has new section on worker misclassification The DOL has compiled information on worker misclassification on a new section of its website. Workers' Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (WCMSA) "Re-…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 17 Feb 201716 Jan 2017 ADA Essential job functions must be proven Camp v. Bi-Lo involved an employee who was a grocery stocker for 38 years in spite of a bad back. He worked the…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 13 Feb 201716 Jan 2017 Court denies preliminary injunction on new rules on drug testing, retaliation claims, and accident reporting The Federal District Court has denied industry's request to enjoin new rules on mandatory post-accident…
Uncategorized HR Tip: Red flag for potential litigation – fear 8 Feb 201716 Jan 2017 When an injured worker mentions the word "fear" or a synonym to a claims adjuster, that claim is more likely to head to costly litigation, according to research by Lockton…
Uncategorized Award-winning employers’ successful workers’ comp strategies 3 Feb 201716 Jan 2017 Risk & Insurance's Teddy Awards recognize excellence in workers' compensation risk management that reduces the number and cost of injuries to workers in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. This year's…