Uncategorized Legal Corner 11 Jan 201918 Dec 2018 Workers' Compensation ABC test applies only to wage order claims - California Earlier this year, the Supreme Court issued a groundbreaking decision when it adopted a new legal standard known…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 7 Jan 201918 Dec 2018 Final rule on crane operator certifications issued As anticipated, the final rule clarifying certification requirements for crane operators, requires certification by type of crane or type of crane and lifting…
Uncategorized HR Tip: Are you still doing annual performance reviews? 2 Jan 201918 Dec 2018 The farewell to annual performance reviews began in mid-2015 and more and more employers are restructuring their performance management process. In a blog, Nancy Owen, Senior Human Resource Consultant with…
Uncategorized Seven emerging risks and trends to watch 28 Dec 201818 Dec 2018 Often employers don't give emerging trends the same importance as existing practices. Here are seven emerging trends to put on your radar screen: Temporary workersWhether it's to meet peaks in…
Uncategorized The possibilities of telemedicine in workers’ comp 26 Dec 201818 Dec 2018 While more and more insurers are offering telehealth as part of their health plans, the highly regulated workers' comp industry is just getting its feet wet. Telemedicine is the use…
Uncategorized Seven actions to improve existing work comp practices and boost employee engagement in 2019 19 Dec 201818 Dec 2018 There's been a lot of good news about workers' comp in the past few years. In most states rates have declined, employers are reporting fewer claims and workplaces continue to…
Uncategorized Things you should know 14 Dec 201811 Nov 2018 CMS change in Part D Manual suggests increased MSP enforcement The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has amended its Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Manual (Part D) to add…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 10 Dec 201811 Nov 2018 ADA PA company faces charges of hiring bias against applicants in drug treatment The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed suit against Clearfield-based Appalachian Wood Products Inc., a major supplier…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 5 Dec 201811 Nov 2018 OSHA softens hard line on workplace safety incentives and post-incident drug testing See post - Much needed clarification from OSHA on anti-retaliation FY 2018 preliminary list of top ten violations…
Uncategorized HR Tip: 12 tips to keep your holiday party under control 30 Nov 201811 Nov 2018 The holiday season is a time to spread cheer and a festive spirit, but some celebrations morph into legal nightmares or workers' comp claims for employers. Here are 12 tips…
