Uncategorized Seven actions to improve existing work comp practices and boost employee engagement in 2019 19 Dec 201818 Dec 2018 There's been a lot of good news about workers' comp in the past few years. In most states rates have declined, employers are reporting fewer claims and workplaces continue to…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 5 Dec 201811 Nov 2018 OSHA softens hard line on workplace safety incentives and post-incident drug testing See post - Much needed clarification from OSHA on anti-retaliation FY 2018 preliminary list of top ten violations…
Uncategorized HR Tip: 12 tips to keep your holiday party under control 30 Nov 201811 Nov 2018 The holiday season is a time to spread cheer and a festive spirit, but some celebrations morph into legal nightmares or workers' comp claims for employers. Here are 12 tips…
Uncategorized Seven ways to bolster employee participation in wellness programs 26 Nov 201811 Nov 2018 Planning ahead for a new plan year is a good time to evaluate current program performance. If employee engagement in your wellness program is a concern, you're not alone. Here…
Uncategorized Much needed clarification from OSHA on anti-retaliation provisions 19 Nov 201811 Nov 2018 My fellow Certified WorkComp Advisor, Dustin Boss, has allowed me to share his summary of the OSHA anti-retaliation clarification that the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) just issued.…
Uncategorized Things you should know 16 Nov 201827 Oct 2018 NLRB issues proposed rule on joint employers As expected, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has announced publication of a proposed rule on joint employers. The rule will effectively discard…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 12 Nov 201827 Oct 2018 Workers' Compensation Appellate court clarifies permanent disability rule - California In Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation v. Workers Compensation Appeals Board and Dean Fitzpatrick, the issue revolved around whether the…
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…
