Uncategorized Claims management review checklist 6 Jan 20176 Jan 2017 The start of the year is a good time to take a step back and assess your overall claims process. Balancing a macro and micro approach to claims is key…
Uncategorized Rethinking Return to Work 3 Jan 20177 Dec 2016 With the New Year comes a chance to look at doing something different, however, we've all heard the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." If something is working…
Uncategorized Things you should know 26 Dec 20167 Dec 2016 Workers' Comp benefits decline while employer costs rise Workers' Compensation: Benefits, Coverage, and Costs provides comprehensive data on workers' compensation benefits, coverage, and employer costs for the nation, the states,…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 21 Dec 201620 Nov 2016 ADA Truck company's sleep study requirement based on driver BMI upheld by eighth circuit court The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit allowed Crete Carrier Corporation's driver sleep…
Uncategorized Things you should know 14 Dec 20167 Dec 2016 DOL overtime rule on hold In late September 2016, 21 states led by Texas and Nevada, along with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups, challenged the new…
Uncategorized Holiday parties: proceed with caution 7 Dec 20167 Dec 2016 As the season for holiday office parties approaches, it's important for employers planning parties to take steps to minimize liabilities, including workers' compensation, discrimination, harassment, and third party injuries. While…
Uncategorized Six common mistakes employers make in preventing bullying and workplace violence 2 Dec 201620 Nov 2016 Because of recent tragic events, workplace violence is sometimes thought of synonymously with active shooters. Yet, these are rare and workplace violence is much broader and more pervasive. The FBI…
Uncategorized Things you should know 4 Nov 20164 Nov 2016 First official rating values for 2017 from NCCI - Missouri The National Council on Compensation Insurance Inc. (NCCI) announced the split point for Missouri will be $16,500 - only $500…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 31 Oct 201626 Sep 2016 Workers' Compensation Failure to provide required notices means insurer must pay seven-year-old claim - California In Truck Insurance Exchange v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd, the Court of Appeal of California…
Uncategorized Do’s and Don’ts of incident report writing 21 Oct 201626 Sep 2016 When an incident, accident, injury, or near miss occurs in the workplace, the first steps are to provide medical care to the injured person and secure the accident scene. Then…
