Uncategorized Four troubling trends threaten worker safety 30 Jun 201728 Jun 2017 Despite the remarkable strides that employers have made in reducing workplace injuries, there are several persistent issues that threaten worker safety. Here are four of them: Disconnect between employer and…
Human Resources… Things you should know 26 Jun 201720 May 2017 Attention motor carriers: "Roadcheck" annual event - June 6 - 8 Nearly three times more roadside inspections take place during the 72 hours on June 6 - 8 than on…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 21 Jun 201720 May 2017 ADA EEOC settles first direct challenge to employer wellness program The EEOC's first lawsuit directly challenging an employer's wellness program-filed in 2014- was against Orion Energy Systems. The company had…
Human Resources… HR Tip: Post-offer medical examination “textbook case” of ADA 16 Jun 201720 May 2017 In EEOC v. M.G.H. Family Health Center, a federal district court in Michigan ruled that the health center violated the ADA when it fired a recently hired community outreach coordinator…
Uncategorized Learn how employees are contesting Workers’ Comp exclusive remedy in court 12 Jun 201720 May 2017 According to legal experts, there is an emerging trend in workers' comp litigation - more and more cases are trying to bypass the "Grand Bargain," the agreement that employers will…
Uncategorized Psychosocial issues top the list of barriers to successful claim outcomes 7 Jun 201720 May 2017 According to Rising Medical Solutions' 2016 Workers' Compensation Benchmarking Study survey, the top barriers to achieving desired claims outcomes are psychosocial issues, followed by lack of return to work options,…
Human Resources… OSHA watch 5 Jun 201720 May 2017 Lawsuit over OSHA electronic records rule delayed A Texas court granted a request from the Trump administration for a 60-day delay in litigation of the electronic record-keeping rule and stayed…
Uncategorized The challenges of heat-related illnesses and how technology can help 2 Jun 201720 May 2017 Steamy summer weather combined with intense physical labor can be a recipe for disaster. It can threaten the health of workers, impair their work capacity and productivity, and lead to…
