Uncategorized Things you should know 19 Mar 2017 ACP latest medical guideline to discourage opioids for treatment of low back pain A new low-back pain treatment guideline from the American College of Physicians (ACP) is the latest to…
Uncategorized Top 10 Workplace Trends in 2017 15 Mar 201719 Feb 2017 Performance Management tops the list The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) asked its members - who study workplace issues of critical relevance to business, like talent management, coaching,…
Uncategorized Things you should know 22 Feb 201716 Jan 2017 DOL website has new section on worker misclassification The DOL has compiled information on worker misclassification on a new section of its website. Workers' Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (WCMSA) "Re-…
Uncategorized OSHA’s revised recordkeeping rule in effect: are you ready? 30 Jan 201716 Jan 2017 The last hurdle to the implementation of OSHA's controversial "Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses" recordkeeping rule was removed when a Texas judge denied a request for a preliminary…
Uncategorized OSHA Form 300A posting date approaching, plus new letters of interpretation and electronic recordkeeping requirements for 2017 25 Jan 201716 Jan 2017 Posting deadline: February 1, 2017 This month, all employers required to keep Form 300, the Injury and Illness Log, should be reviewing the Log to verify that entries are complete…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 16 Jan 20177 Dec 2016 Anti-retaliation provisions effective now The enforcement of anti-retaliation provisions in the injury and illness tracking rule went into effect December 1, after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District…
Uncategorized HR Tip: Emerging employment issues top EEOC priorities 11 Jan 20177 Dec 2016 The EEOC recently announced its updated Strategic Enforcement Plan for fiscal years 2017-2021. The new plan continues the priorities outlined in the plan for 2013-2016 but adds two areas to…
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 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…
