Risk Management… 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…
Risk Management… 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…
Risk Management… 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…
Risk Management… 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…
Risk Management… Looking ahead to 2017 in Workers’ Compensation 16 Dec 20167 Dec 2016 It's been a very healthy workers' comp market for employers in many states. Those with favorable loss and exposure profiles are renewing with flat or reduced rates. A notable exception…
Risk Management… 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 HR Tip: Significant decisions for federal contractors and subcontractors 12 Dec 201620 Nov 2016 Federal contractors may be celebrating the recent ruling by a federal court blocking the blacklisting rule, but lamenting the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) announcement that starting March 2018, it…
Risk Management… Legal Corner 9 Nov 20164 Nov 2016 FMLA Bully manager terminated after FMLA leave loses suit A manager for Tyson Foods with a long history of progressive discipline for bullying subordinates was terminated after he intimidated and…
Risk Management… OSHA watch 26 Oct 201626 Sep 2016 Expedited Whistleblower Review Pilot launched in western region Effective August 1, a pilot program in the Western region allows whistleblowers, protected by certain statutes, to expedite the process by requesting…
Uncategorized HR Tip: New FMLA Notice and Guide from DOL 19 Jul 2016 The Department of Labor recently issued a new General FMLA Notice for employers to post in their workplace. Employers covered by the FMLA can continue to use the old poster…
