Uncategorized OSHA watch 12 Aug 20163 Aug 2016 Retaliation rules on reporting injuries into effect August 10 Included in the new electronic reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses rule is the requirement that employers must establish "a reasonable…
Uncategorized Containing the growing risk of workers’ compensation retaliation claims 28 Jul 201628 Jul 2016 There is little doubt that claims alleging workers' compensation retaliation are growing and OSHA is cracking down on employers that discourage the reporting of injuries or retaliate against those who…
Uncategorized Things you should know 14 Jul 2016 Sleep studies Unhealthy and inadequate sleep is a common and significant problem impacting absenteeism, presenteeism, health, and productivity. Here are findings from two recent studies: Social jetlag linked to obesity…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 14 Jul 2016 ADA Employer does not have to remove essential job functions as reasonable accommodation In Wilkerson v. Boomerang Tube, LLC, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 146695, the employee injured his hand and…
Uncategorized Why non-litigious injured employees lawyer up 14 Jul 201614 Jul 2016 If an attorney is involved in a Workers' Compensation case, the costs will be much higher. The California Workers' Compensation Institute (CWCI) released a study finding that more than 11.6%…
