Oct 10, 2018 | Insurance
Slips, trips and falls are some of the leading causes of workplace injuries. They account for 20% of all workplace fatalities, disabling injuries and days away from work in general industry. The injuries and risks are so common that four of the top 10 most cited... 
Oct 5, 2018 | Insurance
As predicted, the #MeToo movement has sparked a surge in sexual harassment complaints against employers. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reports a 50% increase in the number of sexual-harassment-related lawsuits in fiscal year 2018 from the year... 
Oct 4, 2018 | Insurance
A majority of companies are leaving themselves exposed in one crucial area as they take on high-end professional services work. As more companies’ work is intangible, many firms are missing a critical element of protection for their professional services. Professional... 
Sep 28, 2018 | Insurance
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been stepping up its enforcement by more than doubling the amount of investigations it was doing in 2017. The drive is likely to continue and intensify under ICE’s push for a “culture of compliance” among businesses.... 
Sep 25, 2018 | Insurance
A recent federal government report has urged the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to take steps to ensure that employers report fatalities and injured worker hospitalizations. Many employers may not be aware, but in 2015 OSHA amended its severe-injury... 
Sep 24, 2018 | Insurance
Employers who have an injured worker are caught in a bind – especially if the injury occurred on the job. As the worker recovers, employers are faced with a decision. Here are the options: Settle the workers’ comp claim and let the employee go, Continue to have the... 