In an earlier post I discussed the value of using Nurse Triage. As soon as an injury occurs get on the phone and get a quick diagnosis, quite often working with a company that provides Nurse Triage services combined with a having a good first aid kit on hand can reduce the severity of injury […]
It’s no fun to be involved in a potential Workers’ Compensation court case, aside from the expense there is a lot of uncertainty as to time frame for the trail, the time it takes to prepare, and the trail itself.
Whether your business is big,small, or in between, you’ll be wise to keep track of new laws affecting your operations. Some took effect before the New Year, while the rest went live Jan. 1. Here are the top 10 you need to heed:
State Compensation Insurance Fund has announced that it will pay out a dividend to qualifying policyholders for the first time in a decade. The state’s largest workers’ comp carrier plans to disburse a total of $50 million in the form of a dividend, mostly to employers who have paid their premiums in a timely fashion.
There is a new trend of legal actions against companies whose employees are required to wear protective clothing and gear at work.
As was recently covered in a media blitz, the National Transportation and Safety Board has proposed that all cell phone use,including hands free calling, be illegal while driving.
Well it’s 2012 and if the Mayan Calendar is correct it’s our last year on Earth. Then again maybe it’s just the last year if you are Mayan so since you’re going to be sticking around you might as well know what new laws become official with the new year. Here is a quick overview.
Well the holidays are drawing to a close and that means it’s going to be time to get back to a normal work routine. Speaking of returning to work, if you have employees coming off of a Workers’ Compensation claim put a Return to Work program in place.