One of the most important workplace safety tools that you can put to use is the reporting of near misses and correcting the factors that led to such a close encounter.
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Republicans Consider Fixing ACA, Not Repealing It
The steamroller everyone expected from President Trump and the GOP-led Congress to flatten the Affordable Care Act has been put on idle and what was a promised quick outright repeal has morphed into a plan to “repair” the law.
Baseline Health Tests Can Shave Workers’ Comp Claims Costs
More employers are testing new hires in physical jobs to establish a baseline in case they ever file a workers’ comp claim down the road.
IRS Targets Employers Who Fail to File ACA Forms
The IRS has started sending letters to some employers asking them where their Affordable Care Act returns are, according to the National Association of Health Underwriters.
New Slip, Trip, Fall Prevention Rules for General Industry
Federal OSHA implemented a new rule on Jan. 17 that is aimed at reducing slip, trip and fall hazards in the workplace.
Workers’ Compensation Reforms May Tackle Rising Opioid Prescriptions
Last week we discussed how . This week we continue talking about reforms. The state Senate in December held a hearing focusing on the abuse of prescription drugs and children getting access to the medications from their parents’ medicine cabinets. The hearing was not centered on workers’ compensation prescriptions, but Association of California Insurance Companies […]
2012 Could Be a Workers’ Comp Reform Year
As the new year starts rolling, state legislators have been busy introducing workers’ comp legislation, and reports from the Capitol are that this could be the year for employers and labor to work together on a measure that would increase payments to injured workers and include offsetting cost reductions.
The Dangers Lurking in E-mails -Risk Management
While you may think you can write more openly with your managers and supervisors in e-mails, recent legal precedent would beg to differ.
Five Questions to Assess Your Coverage Needs
The earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in April 2011 and the floods that inundated Thailand in September and October caused massive supply chain disruptions the world over due to the many global manufacturers operating in those countries.
When Firing Employee for Social Media Post Is OK
If you are confused about the leeway you have – should you want to take action against an employee for publishing derogatory postings about your company or personnel, the National Labor Relations Board has been giving some guidance in a series of opinion letters.