Uncategorized Things you should know 16 Oct 201910 Sep 2019 Studies and reports: The Relationship of the Amount of Physical Therapy to Time Lost From Work and Costs in the Workers' Compensation System - Journal of Occupational Medicine Finding: Injured workers who take…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 11 Oct 201910 Sep 2019 ADA Employer can require reassessment of restrictions In Booth v. Nissan North America Inc., the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals found that Nissan did not violate the ADA when it…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 7 Oct 201910 Sep 2019 Comments sought on possible revision to silica standard A request for information was published August 15 in the Federal Register for input on potential revisions to Table 1 of the respirable crystalline silica standard…
Uncategorized HR Tip: DOL opinion letter: Parent attendance at school IEP meetings are covered by the FMLA 2 Oct 201910 Sep 2019 In a recent opinion letter, the DOL concluded that the FMLA covers an employee's attendance at a school meeting where their child's individualized education program (IEP) will be discussed. In so…
Uncategorized Update: marijuana in the workplace remains daunting for employers 27 Sep 201910 Sep 2019 With changes in state and local statutes, court decisions trending toward acceptance and protecting employee rights, and the burgeoning popularity and availability of unregulated CBD, it's no surprise that many…
Uncategorized Ten questions to assess your workplace’s preparedness for an active shooter 23 Sep 201910 Sep 2019 While most organizations will never experience an active shooter situation, it's clear it can happen anywhere and to anyone. According to FBI data, 250 active shootings took place between 2000-2017.…
Uncategorized Things you should know 18 Sep 201920 Aug 2019 Rating agency reports fifth year of comp profits but forewarns profits are not sustainable According to Fitch Ratings Inc, the workers' compensation market is on track for a fifth consecutive year…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 12 Sep 201920 Aug 2019 ADA Employee unable to wear safety shoes can be terminated In Holmes v. General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc., a U.S. District Judge in Virginia dismissed an employee's claims alleging violations of…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 9 Sep 201920 Aug 2019 FY 2018 Enforcement summary released OSHA conducted 32,023 total inspections in FY 2018, a number that has remained relatively stable over the past three fiscal years. For more information see…
Uncategorized HR Tip: Supreme Court ruling alerts employers to quickly compare EEOC complaints and lawsuits 4 Sep 201920 Aug 2019 In Fort Bend County v. Lois M. Davis published on June 3, the US Supreme Court ruled that Title VII's charge-filing requirement is a processing rule, not a jurisdictional prescription, and an…
