Uncategorized Things you should know 19 Mar 2017 ACP latest medical guideline to discourage opioids for treatment of low back pain A new low-back pain treatment guideline from the American College of Physicians (ACP) is the latest to…
Uncategorized Things you should know 22 Feb 201716 Jan 2017 DOL website has new section on worker misclassification The DOL has compiled information on worker misclassification on a new section of its website. Workers' Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (WCMSA) "Re-…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 17 Feb 201716 Jan 2017 ADA Essential job functions must be proven Camp v. Bi-Lo involved an employee who was a grocery stocker for 38 years in spite of a bad back. He worked the…
Uncategorized OSHA’s revised recordkeeping rule in effect: are you ready? 30 Jan 201716 Jan 2017 The last hurdle to the implementation of OSHA's controversial "Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses" recordkeeping rule was removed when a Texas judge denied a request for a preliminary…
Uncategorized HR Tip: Emerging employment issues top EEOC priorities 11 Jan 20177 Dec 2016 The EEOC recently announced its updated Strategic Enforcement Plan for fiscal years 2017-2021. The new plan continues the priorities outlined in the plan for 2013-2016 but adds two areas to…
Uncategorized Claims management review checklist 6 Jan 20176 Jan 2017 The start of the year is a good time to take a step back and assess your overall claims process. Balancing a macro and micro approach to claims is key…
Uncategorized Rethinking Return to Work 3 Jan 20177 Dec 2016 With the New Year comes a chance to look at doing something different, however, we've all heard the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." If something is working…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 29 Dec 201612 Apr 2022 Enforcement of anti-retaliation provisions of injury and illness tracking rule delayed until December 1 The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas requested the delay to allow additional…
Uncategorized Things you should know 26 Dec 20167 Dec 2016 Workers' Comp benefits decline while employer costs rise Workers' Compensation: Benefits, Coverage, and Costs provides comprehensive data on workers' compensation benefits, coverage, and employer costs for the nation, the states,…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 21 Dec 201620 Nov 2016 ADA Truck company's sleep study requirement based on driver BMI upheld by eighth circuit court The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit allowed Crete Carrier Corporation's driver sleep…
