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February 2011

Medical treatment is key to Return-to-Work

Posting OSHA 300A February 1 more important than ever

Legal corner

OSHA watch

Legislative update

Things you should know

 

January 2011

Workers' Compensation 2010: Eleven issues that will impact the year ahead

14 Point Workers' Comp Program annual checkup

OSHA's top ten most cited violations

Legal corner

Legislative update

Things you should know

 

December 2010

Fatigue at work a bad sign of the economic times

The not-so-simple Course and Scope rule

OSHA watch

Bonuses and gifts and Workers' Compensation remuneration

Valuable reports and studies BLS: Days Away from Work Trends

Social media case to watch

Things you should know

 

November 2010

What you should know about your Experience Modification Factor

Advisor helps janitorial service sweep away high injury rate

Obese workers cost a whopping $73.1 billion in healthcare, absenteeism and presenteeism

OSHA watch

Computer Vision Syndrome

Legislative updates

Things you should know

 

October 2010

It pays to keep employees fit - Long-term savings in health care and Workers' Compensation costs from Workplace Wellness Program

Bullying in the Workplace

Fraud trends – National Insurance Crime Bureau

Legal corner

What employees really care about

OSHA update

Legislative update

Things you should know

 

September 2010

Corralling runaway medical costs

When it comes to using PPE in the workplace, the "eyes" have it

Study: Avoiding Litigation: What Can Employers, Insurers, and State Workers' Compensation Agencies Do?

Telecommuting and Workers' Compensation

OSHA watch

Legislative updates

Legal Corner

Things you should know

 

August 2010

Return-to-Work: Accommodations not enough, process is key

Surprisingly dangerous jobs

Roofers leaving job due to chronic pain

OSHA watch

Some alarming facts about costs of claims

High costs of misclassifications

Legislative updates

Things you should know

 

July 2010

Seven common blunders supervisors can avoid

Workplace violence can put your company at risk

OSHA watch

Legal corner

Legislative updates

Things you should know

Wellness programs: Employers reassessing financial incentives according to study

OSHA fact sheets on protecting workers in summer heat

 

June 2010

Six ways to control the transportation-related Workers’ Comp costs

Pulling the plug on four unnecessary Workers’ Comp costs

OSHA watch

Legal corner

Legislative updates

Things you should know

 

May 2010

Workers’ Comp Misclassification: A small mistake that can cost your company big money

Health Care Reform: Eight strategies for employers

Q & A: Payroll Exclusions

Top reasons (and solutions) employees do not wear PPE

Leadership IQ Study: Why new hires fail

Things you should know

 

April 2010

Health Care Reform: Impact on employers

Economic cost of obesity a heavy burden on employers

OSHA on the prowl. Will you be next?

Frequently Asked Questions of the DOL

Two significant cases

Productivity losses among depressed workers

Things you should know

 

March 2010

Michigan Workers’ Compensation case is a wake-up call for businesses

Supervisors failing with employees

Q & A: independent contractors

Older workers lower indemnity costs

California Employer Messes Up Pre-Hire Physicals and Pays the Price

Things you should know

 

February 2010

Employers must post OSHA 300A February 1

What you don’t know CAN hurt you
The Importance of Pre-Employment Screening

Physicians’ practices have profound effect on claims’ costs

OSHA focus on underreported injuries and illnesses

Program designed for “lone workers” such as truckers, improves health

Things you should know

 

January 2010

Ten ways to find lost money in Workers’ Compensation loss run reports

The ABC’s of Premium Audit

OSHA’s top 10 most cited violations

Incentives to keep employees healthy continue to grow

Recent court cases demonstrate the high cost of discrimination by supervisors

Things you should know

 

December 2009

Eight Keys to a sucessful post incident investigation

Preventing the Number 1 occupational health problem: Repetitive strain injuries

FMLA, ADA Updates: New FMLA Military Leave Amendment

I-9 Checklist

Important studies: Workplace practices affect employee engagement and health

Things you should know

 

November 2009

Seven year-end strategies for Workers' Compensation accounts

New court decisions: Dealing with the obesity epidemic

How to protect yourself from rising medical provider and claimant fraud

Lessons to be learned from costly FMLA and ADA/Inflexible Workers' Comp policy cases

Things you should know

 

October 2009

Workers’ Compensation loss run reports: the trail to finding lost money

Helpful tool: Compare and monitor your injury incident rate

An Experience Mod lesson: Why small, frequent claims can be more costly than one severe claim

Controlling the threat of workplace violence

Q & A: The swine flu

Things you should know

 

September 2009

Electronic devices are risky workplace distractions

OSHA launches new National Emphasis Program (NEP) on injury and illness recordkeeping

Case Study: CWCAs help Excavating Company dig up answers to reasons for high open reserves

New SHRM reports highlight trends in employee benefits, job satisfaction

'Coming and Going' rule

Study finds adults over 55 unaware of meds' effects on driving

Things you should know

 

August 2009

Alarming trends in Workers' Compensation and why they can increase your premiums: claims frequency, claim costs and narcotics

The Do's and Don'ts of employment practices and medical information

HR Updates: COBRA, FMLA and ADA

Key findings of annual safety report from Liberty Mutual

Things you should know

 

July 2009

How to Keep Occupational Diseases from Affecting Your Workers' Compensation Costs

Know your work environment, know the dangers — and know who you are hiring

Three common recession traps for stressed employers

Health care coverage and Workers’ Compensation leave

Updates on COBRA and FMLA

Heat stress causes mental fatigue and physical exhaustion

OSHA notifies employers with high injury and illness rates and places more onus on employers

Things you should know

 

June 2009

Six keys to managing the Employer-Employee relationship in Workers’ Compensation injuries

Fitness for duty exams

Corporate structure can affect Workers' Compensation costs: Why your CPA should talk to your CWCA

EEOC claims and Workers' Compensation

Q & A: Wellness programs

Simplest, least expensive treatment for low back pain may be best

Industry Corner

Things you should know

 

May 2009

13 tips to shorten claim duration

Understanding Occupational Disease claims after employment ends

Q & A: Permanent partial disability, Subrogation impact on Experience Mod, vacation pay, and ownership requirements for combining Workers' Compensation policies

USL&H amendments - Caution advised

Loss of productivity more costly to employers than health care costs

Workplace wellness programs continue to grow

Things you should know

 

April 2009

Keeping employees healthy top workforce issue in 2009

Study: Lifestyle interventions may reduce sick days and disability for people with diabetes and obesity

Two keys to reducing costs: prompt reporting and nursing triage

Examining your claim reserves can save money

Q & A: OSHA opinion on horseplay injuries; sports activities

Things you should know

 

March 2009

Economic stimulus provisions affect employers

The effects of the economy on workplace safety

Helpful resources related to FMLA and ADA

Study: Improved training and equipment design needed to reduce Lockout/Tagout fatalities

Q & A: Spoliation

Things you should know

 

February 2009

Ten Costly Return-to-Work Mistakes in 2009

Poor health drives trucker injuries

Employers must post OSHA 300A February 1

Getting it right: wellness program checklist

Q & A: Volunteers, Illegal immigrants and Workers’ Compensation

Things you should know

 

January 2009

The missing component in post accident analysis

Changes organizations are making to manage economic challenges

Workforce Health and Cost Trends: What to Expect in 2009

Q & A: New FMLA regulations and Workers’ Compensation

Things you should know

 

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December 2008

How to use Workers’ Comp to improve the bottom line

DOL issues final rule to update FMLA regulations

National trends in Workers’ Comp premiums changing

Q & A: Remuneration issues: overtime, salary adjustments, USERRA

Industry corner

OSHA updates

Things you should know

 

November 2008

Six safeguards to control Workers’ Compensation costs in a down economy

Three subcontractor traps to avoid

Number of treatments per Workers’ Comp claim continues to rise

Sweeping Amendments to ADA

Handbook language can lead to unintended FMLA liability

Q & A: Waiting periods, insurance company bankruptcies, negligent third parties

Things you should know

 

October 2008

The Startling Truth About Workers' Compensation and Declines in Claim Frequency

Changing employee behavior key to controlling injuries

Ten Commandments for Managing an OSHA visit

Q & A: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Things you should know

 

September 2008

Important Trends in Workers’ Compensation: Declines in claim frequency slowing

Managed Care caseloads thwart effective management

Keys to managing an aging workforce

DOL Opinion Letter: Missed Meal Breaks, Overtime

Q & A: The hiring process

Things you should know

 

August 2008

Surviving the Tidal Wave of Demographic Pressure

Google’s strategy for building a stellar workforce

Tips on managing a depressed employee

Commercial drivers with serious medical conditions on the road

Q & A: Medical appointments during working hours; lump sum payments

Things you should know

 

July 2008

Finding the right Rx for your Workers’ Compensation program

Dealing with alcoholism in the workplace

Court defines standard for pre-employment physicals

Q & A: When an injury occurs

OSHA Fact Sheets on Protecting Workers in Summer Heat

Things you should know

 

June 2008

Eight costly myths about Workers’ Compensation

Working effectively with the family practitioner

Checklist for partnering with right medical provider

Controlling your risk in wage and hour compliance

Q & A: Wage and hour issues

Taking the pain out of back injuries

Things you should know

 

May 2008

The myth of the bad employee

Q & A: Common mistakes employers make under FMLA

Top ten most disabling injuries

Acute back pain and return to work

Things you should know

Industry Corner

 

April 2008

What to look for in Workers’ Comp in a down economy

Pre-employment testing: Effective tool to reduce absenteeism and Workers’ Comp claims and improve productivity

Tips on selecting a Wellness Vendor

Four compelling reasons to tighten up hiring practices for temporary or contingent workers

Things you should know

Work At Home/Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation

 

March 2008

Lower the costs of claims with effective claims management

Recognizing fatigue: an “invisible epidemic” adversely affecting the bottom line

FMLA update

Retention tips

Things you should know

 

February 2008

Five Costly Mistakes Employers Make with Workers’ Compensation Managed Care Organizations

Roles and responsibilities in Workers’ Compensation

Employers – Injured Employees – Medical Providers and Insurance Carriers

Return-to-Work programs: getting started

Checklist: Essential elements of a successful Return-to-Work program

Emergency room wait time on the rise

OSHA PPE rule takes effect February 13, 2008; Employers must comply by May 15

 

January 2008

Why safety programs are not enough: A healthier workforce produces substantial financial benefits

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires employers to use new Employment EligibilityVerification Form I-9

Giving the right impression to job applicants

Q & A: Obtaining medical information

Industry Corner Cleaning and Maintenance Industry

Working graveyard shift linked to cancer

Managing a multicultural workplace

 

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December 2007

Wellness programs: What's working

Dealing with employees who do not return to work

Q & A: "Gray" areas of Workers' Compensation

Industry Corner: Construction, Landscaping, Long-term care

Remember the praise - managing the Millennials

 

November 2007

Storm clouds on horizon in 2008: calm seas of Workers' Compensation threatened

Q & A: Your Experience Modification Factor

Background checks: essential but tricky

Rigorous management holds the line on health care costs: per-employee costs nearly 20% lower in high performing companies

 

October 2007

Why costs escalate unexpectedly in low risk Workers' Compensation claims

How to combat escalating Workers' Comp costs after an injury occurs

Sixteen warning signals that your insurance company may have overcharged you on your Workers' Compensation Premium Audit

Preparing for the Premium Audit: A helpful flow chart

Is this position exempt or non-exempt? Government website offers guidance

Changes in New York's Workers' Compensation laws governing out-of-state companies creates a stir and are put "on hold"

 

September 2007

The Eight Major Mistakes Employers Make When Workers' Compensation Rates Go Down

Retention Aid: Employees Identify Top Factors in Job Satisfaction

Substance Abuse: A Common and Difficult Workplace Problem

Personnel Record Retention Checklist

Six Common Management Actions Improve Quality of Truck Drivers

Study Finds Rest Breaks Minimize Eye Strain and Increase Speed Among Data Entry Workers

 

August 2007

Return-to-Work: Do's and Don'ts of Transitional Work Assignments

Q & A: Integrating Workers' Compensation, FMLA, ADA, and COBRA

Home-Based Workers and Workers' Compensation

Employee Health is an Asset: Tips for Motivating Employees to Better Health

 

July 2007

Know your exposure to Workers' Compensation claims from different states

12 suggestions to help you avoid hiring a Workers' Compensation claim

Overtime authorization policy for non-exempt employees saves money

A closer look at medical expenses that drive the cost of claims

Workplace culture that discourages drinking gets results

Controlling the summer sick day syndrome

 

June 2007

The 'perceived boss' may be the silver bullet in controlling Workers' Compensation costs

Health and wellness programs in the workplace reduce lost time due to hypertension and diabetes

New rules of Electronic Discovery have important implications for employers

Why do reserves change?

Red Flag Fraud Checklist

Leadership lessons learned from sports

 

May 2007

Coordinate FMLA & Workers' Compensation or it will cost you time & money

Independent contractors and Workers' Compensation

How non-union contractors can be more competitive when bidding on Davis-Bacon Act or McNamara-

O'Hara Service Contract jobs

Retention strategies that work

 

April 2007

How fit are your employees?

Healthier employees mean healthier profits...

"Fit and Happy Workplace" brings wellness coaches to the workplace

Reduce Workers’ Compensation Costs With CompScore Metrics...

 

March 2007

Institute of WorkComp Professionals has a banner year in reducing Workers' Comp costs for clients

It pays to be nice: Employer's treatment of injured worker more important than satisfaction with health care in Return-to-Work programs

Study finds working "moderate" overtime may not have adverse effects on health and safety

Managing an aging workforce: the impact on Workers' Compensation

 

February 2007

From employee to manager: Sound HR practices reduce Workers' Compensation exposures

Buying the assets of a business and/or a change in ownership can affect your Experience Mod

Study shows fatigue in the workplace costs employers $136 billion

Employers must post OSHA 300A in February

 

January 2007

InjuryFocus™ Delayed Recovery avoidance - A new program to help you identify those employee injuries that can drive your Workers' Compensation costs through the roof

10 Tips to improve injury management results and improve your bottom line

 

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December 2006

A gift that keeps giving: reduced mod

Web-based training for supervisors

Working with the claims adjuster

Q & A: Employers ask about claims

Healthy offices equals better workers

 

November 2006

Clients save $186,000: Advisor makes startling Experience Modification factor discoveries

Q&A: Employers Ask about Workers' Comp

Don't go the audit route alone: The typical audit process inherently works to your disadvantage

 

October 2006

What employers need to know about the recovery of injured workers

Common questions regarding alternate-duty work assignments

September 2006

Taking control in a soft market: drive down your Workers' Compensation premiums even further

Costs spiral out of control: True Story: Patient dictates lost time during ER visit

When it comes to workplace injuries ... 90% of employees injured in 2006 have no previous job injury record

 

August 2006

Out of sight, out of mind: What happens to employees when they are out of work?

Four key components of successful Return-to-Work

Common questions about Return-to-Work programs

Taking the creative route to save a contract

 

July 2006

When pain keeps injured workers from going back to work

Written policies and procedures for Return-to-Work can improve the bottom line

 

June 2006

Is your response to an injured employee costing you money?

Injury management process and preventing “PD”

Most injuries begin at date of hire

 

May 2006

Why injury management is essential: What claims really cost employers

Study: Most lost time claims can be avoided

Better communication = Reduced claims costs

How well do you know your medical provider?

 

April 2006

Predictive Modeling: a pro-active approach to managing Workers' Compensation costs

Employers win when injuries are reported quickly and monitored regularly

 

March 2006

How to avoid the Workers' Comp cost cycle

Hiring smart is easier than managing tough

 

February 2006

HR Continuing Education Credits available

Proper care at the right place

Working with the “problem” injured worker

Workplace learning: where are we headed?

 

January 2006

Why training line managers Is important

Four keys for training supervisors

 

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November 2005

Employers, you're paying the bill...Control your Experience Mod or it will control you

 

October 2005

How an independent nurse can reduce your costs

August 2005

If Injuries are down, why are costs up? - Solving the Workers' Compensation Paradox

Back-on-the-Job programs are good business

 

June 2005

Twelve ways to reduce risk

 

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