Uncategorized Troubling news in BLS report on worker fatalities 14 Jul 2016 On the job fatalities in 2014 rose to 4,679, an increase of 2 percent over the 4,585 fatal work injuries in 2013, according to a preliminary report from the Bureau…
Uncategorized Is your safety process getting more than lip service? 14 Jul 2016 Employee engagement is a popular buzzword that offers a panacea for sputtering wellness programs, low retention, stagnant productivity, poor sales, and stale safety initiatives. In theory, it makes perfect sense.…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 14 Jul 2016 ADA Failing strength test does not qualify as disabled An employer did not violate the ADA or the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA) when it did not reinstate a janitor…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 14 Jul 2016 National Emphasis Program (NEP) on amputations updated The NEP on amputations has been updated to reflect the latest enforcement and injury data. The updated NEP, which went into effect June…
Uncategorized Things you should know 14 Jul 2016 Research identifies occupations with breast cancer risk A nonprofit organization has released a report identifying more than 20 occupations associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Among them: Nurses…
Uncategorized HR Tip: Managing FMLA intermittent leave 14 Jul 201614 Jul 2016 Intermittent leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can be extremely disruptive to work schedules and adversely affect staff. To minimize the disruption, employers should: Consult with employees…
Uncategorized Workers’ comp benefits for employees decline, but employer costs rise 14 Jul 2016 A new report from the National Academy of Social Insurance reports employer's costs for workers' compensation continue to rise despite the fact that workers' comp benefits as a share of…
Uncategorized Seven ways to create a welcoming workplace for aging workers 14 Jul 2016 While many employers have an aging workforce, few are taking steps to prepare for the challenges and risks that come with the changing demographic, according to a Society for Human…
Uncategorized HR Tip: Nine tips on how to hire freelancers 14 Jul 201614 Jul 2016 Determine what talent gaps exist in the organization. Identify work that can be split off into discrete projects handled by on-demand workers. Establish compensation structures for independent contractors. Inform the…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 14 Jul 2016 benefits - Pennsylvania A construction worker who was severely injured during an ill-fated rescue attempt trying to help a co-worker who had fallen into a concrete pit full of methane…
