Risk Management… Three compelling reasons why you should prepare a workers’ comp premium audit package 27 Dec 201718 Dec 2017 A premium audit happens every year, so some employers view it as routine and assume it will be correct, others take it lightly and may miss filing deadlines, but it…
Human Resources… Things you should know 22 Dec 20178 Nov 2017 NCCI published a large set of changes to the Basic Manual While many of the changes are minor, such as replacing "insured" with "employer," here are some you should know:…
OSHA… OSHA news 19 Dec 201719 Dec 2017 Deadline for electronic injury, illness reports was Dec. 15 now Dec. 31. OSHA delayed reporting requirement until Dec. 31 for employers to electronically submit injury and illness data. The agency's…
Human Resources… Legal Corner 18 Dec 201718 Dec 2017 ADA Another court decision scales back right to take more leave after exhausting FMLA Last month, we reported on the 7th US Circuit Appeals decision in the Severson case. That…
Human Resources… OSHA watch 13 Dec 20178 Nov 2017 Interim enforcement guidance on silica standard for construction The interim enforcement guidance for the Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard (1926.1153), which is now enforced in full, was issued Oct.…
Human Resources… HR Tip: Failure to pay for pre-shift work can be costly 8 Dec 20178 Nov 2017 A recent settlement in a class-action lawsuit, Tompkins v. Farmers Insurance Exchange, is a reminder to all employers about the obligation to pay for pre-shift work under the Fair Labor…
Human Resources… Important takeaways from recent studies and reports 4 Dec 20178 Nov 2017 Strategies to reduce costs and risks of musculoskeletal disorders A report by the Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH) urges employers to look at their own experiences with claims, disability,…
Human Resources… Don’t let your holiday party become a legal liability 1 Dec 20178 Nov 2017 No one wants to be a spoil sport. Holiday parties are supposed to be festive and fun, but they can also be a breeding ground for liability under tort, workers'…
