Uncategorized Don’t let employer-sponsored sports and events become “forced fun” 19 Jul 2016 While many employers understand the risks of a compensable injury arising from a company-sponsored event involving physical or social activities, some get caught up in the morale-building and all-inclusive aspects…
Uncategorized Things you should know 19 Jul 2016 Roofers' risk of fatal falls more than 60x greater than all other jobs combined According to a post on Industrial Safety & Hygiene News, between 2003 and 2013 3,850 construction…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 19 Jul 2016 ADA Driving may not be an essential job function for traveling salesperson - 4th Circuit Court of Appeals A top, long-term sales representative for Pfizer developed an eye condition that…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 19 Jul 2016 Eye and face protection standard updated A final rule that updates requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) for workers in general industry, shipyards, longshoring, marine terminals and construction became effective April…
Uncategorized HR Tip: Online job applications turning off prospective employees 19 Jul 2016 According to CareerBuilder, about 50% of employers feel length of application process is a positive because it "weeds out" applicants - and it does, as about 60% of job seekers…
Uncategorized Studies: Protecting workers from motor vehicle crashes saves big dollars 19 Jul 2016 Findings from new studies show that the financial impact of vehicle crashes go far beyond company drivers and there is a need to step up efforts to promote safe driving…
Uncategorized AHEAD OF THE GAME: Employer Information Alerts 19 Jul 2016 What's happened? Final silica dust rule released. Published March 25, the lengthy final rule, the first update of the regulation since 1971, is aimed at limiting worker exposure to respirable…
Uncategorized Things you should know 19 Jul 2016 Tennessee Opt-Out Bill is dead for 2016 Tennessee House Consumer Affairs Committee cancelled a hearing related to proposed workers' compensation Opt Out legislation, and took the bill off "notice". That…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 19 Jul 2016 ADA Employer requiring wellness program participation prevails over EEOC A federal District Court in Wisconsin has ruled against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and held that a plastic manufacturer's policy…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 19 Jul 2016 Enforcement on part of electrical safety rule delayed Enforcement of part of the revised rule on electric power generation, transmission and distribution installations has been delayed until at least early…
