Human Resources… Six ways employers unwittingly fuel workplace violence 29 Nov 20178 Nov 2017 The statistics are alarming. According to an FBI report, workplace violence impacts almost two million Americans a year, causing an average of 700 homicides. About 18% of violent crimes are…
Uncategorized Things you should know 24 Nov 201727 Oct 2017 NSC debuts Fatigue Cost Calculator for employers A U.S. employer with 1,000 workers could lose about $1.4 million annually because of the effects of sleep deficiency, according to recent research…
Human Resources… Legal Corner 20 Nov 201727 Oct 2017 ADA Extended leave not reasonable accommodation for employee who exhausted FMLA leave - 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals In Severson v. Heartland Woodcraft, an employee who worked a demanding…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 15 Nov 201727 Oct 2017 Preliminary list of top ten violations includes Fall Protection - Training Requirements for first time While the preliminary list of the Top 10 violations for Fiscal Year 2017 remains largely…
Human Resources… HR Tip: Enforcement of joint employer liability for temporary worker safety remains strong 10 Nov 201727 Oct 2017 While OSHA has moved away from an enforcement-based strategy on many initiatives, OSHA's deputy director of the Directorate of Enforcement Programs made it clear at a recent conference that the…
Uncategorized… Hurricane recovery: Workers’ Comp implications 6 Nov 201727 Oct 2017 Be sure your employees are covered when going out of state to assist with recovery The requirements for Workers' Comp vary by state and the important message here is that…
Uncategorized What works in Workers’ Comp: learning from others 1 Nov 201727 Oct 2017 Risk and Insurance has named the 2017 All Stars and the National Safety Council has announced the Rising Stars of Safety. Here are several of their stories that offer ideas…
