Uncategorized OSHA watch 30 Apr 202020 Apr 2020 National Emphasis Program to reduce or eliminate worker exposure to silica extended in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, and District of Columbia An initiative to increase the focus of inspections in…
Risk Management… HR Tip: Resources to help navigate the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), IRS tax relief, and related employment laws 28 Apr 202020 Apr 2020 On Tuesday, March 24, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the effective date of the leaves available through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) will be April 1,…
Risk Management… FAQ: Coronavirus and the workplace 23 Apr 202020 Apr 2020 Q. Can employers ask employees who exhibit symptoms to leave work and stay home? A. Yes. The CDC states that employees who become ill with symptoms of COVID-19 should leave the…
Uncategorized Coronavirus: Workers’ Compensation and OSHA considerations 21 Apr 202020 Apr 2020 Worker's Compensation Compensability Occupational disease law is written with the intent to cover diseases that arise in the course and scope of employment and have an exposure that is elevated from…
Risk Management… Things you should know 9 Apr 202021 Mar 2020 Proposed rule could mean stiff Medicare secondary payer penalties for insurers The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a long-awaited proposed rule regarding late reporting of Medicare Secondary Payer data. While…
Risk Management… Legal Corner 7 Apr 202021 Mar 2020 ADA Recent EEOC settlements Des Plaines, Ill.-based M&M Limousine Service will pay a deaf job applicant $30,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit for refusing to hire the applicant based…
Risk Management… OSHA watch 2 Apr 202021 Mar 2020 NEP to reduce or eliminate worker exposure to silica revised Effective Feb. 4, the National Emphasis Program (NEP) on respirable crystalline silica for general industry, maritime and construction to "identify and reduce…
