Uncategorized 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…
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 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 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…
Uncategorized New studies and surveys 17 Oct 201626 Sep 2016 Experience, risk-taking major factors in industrial accidents Although industrial accidents have declined sharply over the past 20 years, a recent survey by The Golden Triangle Business Roundtable, a Texas trade…
Uncategorized How to position your company to get the lowest possible premium 12 Oct 201626 Sep 2016 With improved data, predictive modeling, and technological advances driving underwriting decisions, insurance companies have become sophisticated with pricing. However, many business owners still pursue the popular tactic of seeking quotes…
Uncategorized Things you should know 6 Sep 201629 Aug 2016 Work related injuries more common among new workers While previous studies have found that recently hired workers face higher injury rates, this Toronto-based Institute for Work and Health research finds…
Uncategorized HR Tip: EEOC issues final rule on wellness programs and guidance on leave as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA 31 Aug 201629 Aug 2016 Wellness programs In May, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued final regulations governing the treatment of wellness programs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information…
Uncategorized Things you should know 22 Aug 20163 Aug 2016 Inflammation causes employees to be away from work longer than other common workplace injuries The Traveler's Injury Impact Report provides helpful information on the most common injuries and the costs…
