Uncategorized 13 point claims annual checkup 2 Jan 201818 Dec 2017 The beginning of the year is a good time to take a step back and look at your Workers' Compensation program to assess strengths and weaknesses. A key aspect of…
Uncategorized Things you should know 22 Dec 20178 Nov 2017 NCCI published a large set of changes to the Basic Manual While many of the changes are minor, such as replacing "insured" with "employer," here are some you should know:…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 18 Dec 201718 Dec 2017 ADA Another court decision scales back right to take more leave after exhausting FMLA Last month, we reported on the 7th US Circuit Appeals decision in the Severson case. That…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 13 Dec 20178 Nov 2017 Interim enforcement guidance on silica standard for construction The interim enforcement guidance for the Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard (1926.1153), which is now enforced in full, was issued Oct.…
Uncategorized HR Tip: Failure to pay for pre-shift work can be costly 8 Dec 20178 Nov 2017 A recent settlement in a class-action lawsuit, Tompkins v. Farmers Insurance Exchange, is a reminder to all employers about the obligation to pay for pre-shift work under the Fair Labor…
Uncategorized Important takeaways from recent studies and reports 4 Dec 20178 Nov 2017 Strategies to reduce costs and risks of musculoskeletal disorders A report by the Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH) urges employers to look at their own experiences with claims, disability,…
Uncategorized Don’t let your holiday party become a legal liability 1 Dec 20178 Nov 2017 No one wants to be a spoil sport. Holiday parties are supposed to be festive and fun, but they can also be a breeding ground for liability under tort, workers'…
Uncategorized Six ways employers unwittingly fuel workplace violence 29 Nov 20178 Nov 2017 The statistics are alarming. According to an FBI report, workplace violence impacts almost two million Americans a year, causing an average of 700 homicides. About 18% of violent crimes are…
Uncategorized Things you should know 24 Nov 201727 Oct 2017 NSC debuts Fatigue Cost Calculator for employers A U.S. employer with 1,000 workers could lose about $1.4 million annually because of the effects of sleep deficiency, according to recent research…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 20 Nov 201727 Oct 2017 ADA Extended leave not reasonable accommodation for employee who exhausted FMLA leave - 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals In Severson v. Heartland Woodcraft, an employee who worked a demanding…
