Uncategorized OSHA watch 9 Nov 201827 Oct 2018 OIG finds flaws in fatality and severe injury reporting program In a recent audit report the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General noted OSHA is not doing enough to…
Uncategorized HR Tip: New FMLA forms available from DOL 5 Nov 201827 Oct 2018 The Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) certification forms and notices are now valid until Aug. 31, 2021. DOL didn't make any substantive changes to the forms, other than the new…
Uncategorized Standing desks: the jury’s still out 2 Nov 201827 Oct 2018 The workplace is often partially blamed for our sedentary lifestyles. Amidst the growing evidence that sitting is bad for our health, "sitting is the new smoking" has become a popular…
Uncategorized Safety risks soar with workforce shortage 29 Oct 201827 Oct 2018 The USG U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (CCI) is a quarterly economic index designed to gauge the outlook for, and resulting confidence in, the commercial construction industry. While…
Uncategorized Things you should know 22 Oct 201823 Sep 2018 The importance of contractor selection and oversight The Chemical Safety Board has published a new Safety Digest highlighting insufficient safety requirements in contractor selection and oversight. The digest summarizes separate…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 17 Oct 201823 Sep 2018 ADA Failure to accommodate is costly for employers In Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Linda K. Atkins v. Dolgencorp L.L.C., dba Dollar General Corp., a federal appeals court affirmed a jury…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 12 Oct 201823 Sep 2018 Compliance date for parts of general industry beryllium standard delayed The compliance date for certain ancillary provisions in the beryllium standard for general industry is extended to December 12, 2018.…
Uncategorized HR Tip: How employers are controlling health benefit costs 8 Oct 201823 Sep 2018 According to the nonprofit National Business Group on Health (NBGH) survey 2019 Large Employers' Health Care Strategy and Plan Design, the cost of employer-sponsored health benefits is expected to near…
Uncategorized Important studies – Top three practices for closing a claim 3 Oct 201823 Sep 2018 While workers' comp is a data-rich industry, it is only beginning to use the data to make better and smarter decisions. Rising Medical Solutions recently released a white paper that…
Uncategorized Three ways detailed job descriptions protect employers and save costs 28 Sep 201823 Sep 2018 Clear, accurate, and detailed job descriptions can help employers avoid hiring the wrong person for the job, facilitate the return to work of injured workers, and reduce legal challenges. At…
