10 Potential Costs and Benefits of Integrated Disability Management ProgramsProtecting the Bottom Line and Increasing Productivity Integrated Disability Management is a coordinated, consistent approach to an employer's disability benefits programs.
Seven Things to Know About Second Injury FundsA second injury fund can be an employer's best friend. Workers Comp Premiums in California May Go UP UP UPA letter warning of expected steep increases in workers compensation insurance premiums sent to Insurance Commissioner by Gov. Schwarzenegger.
Employer Assistance Program Helps Employers Avoid Delinquency and Fight FraudEAPs are rare nowadays in workers comp industry; Read about new Employer Assistance Program offered in Washington State.
It Is An Equal Opportunity World - Women Harass Men At WorkUsually we think a person was being sexually harassed at work is a man harassing a woman. Not always true.
Can an Employer Be Sued for Denying Employee Religious Beliefs and PracticesA department store chain unlawfully discriminates against employee by failing to accommodate and then discharging her because of religious beliefs.Over $500,000 Award Rendered in Sexual Harassment CaseEEOC wins lawsuit. Award is $471,096 in damages, plus $86,581 in post-judgment interest to 13 persons.
Seven Californians Convicted in Workers Comp CaseDA's Workers Compensation Fraud Unit reports convictions of seven people in six cases.
VIRGINIA Workers Compensation Charges Adjusted by RegulatorsRegulators propose an adjustments in premiums charged for workers compensation insurance.CANADA Mechanic Death Leads to Charges Against Edmonton Equipment Dealer Why does WCK Blog write about so many injuries, accidents and deaths in the workplace and the resultant lawsuits - they seem so alike. Read on.
New South Wales Amendments to Workers Comp RegulationWorkers and businesses are encouraged to provide feedback on the proposed amendments to the Workers Compensation Regulation 2010.
CANADA Woman Awarded $5 Million Plus for Due to Co-Worker Falling on Her at Staff PartyVancouver lawyer awarded close to $6 million due to a career-ending accident in which a co-worker fell on her while dancing at a staff party.
Farmers Encouraged to Use Online Safety Solutions to Decrease RiskIrish farmers urged to avail themselves of a free online risk assessment system designed to enhance farm safety and reduce risk.ITALY Government to Remove Workplace Safety Research CenterRemoval of the Higher Institute for Prevention and Occupational Safety planned as an "economic maneuver" to restore public accounts.
