Risk Management… Ten commandments for a workers’ comp audit 27 Feb 202015 Feb 2020 While an IRS audit strikes fear in the hearts of business owners, a Workers' Compensation premium audit is considered routine. Yet, there is a very good chance that it can…
OSHA… OSHA: A review and look ahead 25 Feb 202015 Feb 2020 Unlike other agencies, such as the EPA, OSHA has not experienced the scale back in enforcement and rulemaking that was expected under the Trump administration. Most attribute this to the…
Risk Management… Workplace Wellness Programs the Key to Cutting Insurance Costs 20 Feb 202015 Feb 2020 According to numerous studies, healthier employees lead to lower premiums. And if employers can make their employees healthier without cutting benefits or shifting more premium costs to their employees, is…
Human Resources… Reminder: Injury reporting deadlines 18 Feb 202015 Feb 2020 Employers are reminded that they must post their 2019 Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300A) from February 1 to April 30. March 2, 2020 is the deadline for companies that…
Uncategorized The Importance of Safe Behavior (Cannot Be Stressed Enough) 13 Feb 202012 Jan 2020 Regulations alone cannot improve safety. Buy-in at all levels is needed to change the culture. Although OSHA-compliant, many employers continue to have injured employees. DuPont demonstrated this point through a…
Risk Management… Things you should know 11 Feb 202012 Jan 2020 Funding package extends TRIA, eliminates Cadillac Tax The federal funding package signed by President Donald Trump in late December includes a seven-year extension of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIA).…
Human Resources… Legal Corner 6 Feb 202012 Jan 2020 Workers' Compensation Privette doctrine protects film studio from personal liability suit - California In Castro v. ABC Studios Inc., ABC contracted with the owner of a gas station to film a…
Human Resources… OSHA watch 4 Feb 202012 Jan 2020 Inspections increase in FY 2019 In FY 2019, which ended September 30, 33,401 inspections were conducted. This is more inspections than in each of the previous 3 years - 32,023…
