13 Red Flags of Workplace Violence and How to Prevent It
8 killed; 2 injured. 2 killed, 1 injured. Boyfriend kills girlfriend at her desk.
22 Key Points in a Well Constructed Cost Reducing RTW Program
What it takes in a RTW program to save WC costs.
Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance Resource You Should Know About
Sneak preview of an excellent new handbook on Medicare Secondary Payer.
ACOEM Guide to Care for Employees Injured at Work
Partnership produces employee care guide.
9 Simple Cost Containment Strategies for a Guaranteed Cost Work Comp Program
WC insurance policies: 3 basic categories - Prospective; Retrospective; Cash Flow.
The Cost of Failing to Manage Employee Absences
$660 per employee per year - that's your price tag.
Using Mediation and Arbitration to Resolve Workers Claims
Alternative dispute resolution methods for disputed WC claims become popular.
Ease the Strain by Using Ergonomic Measurements
Repetitive strain injuries cost over $300 million in lost work hours.
Sexual Themed Text Messages End in Sexual Harassment Award
Supervisor fires harassed worker rather than deal with her harasser. Employer pays an $8,000 award.
More Simple Tips on Running a Successful RTW Program
"Okay, we want a successful return to work program, but how is it done?"
Workers Comp Fraud Fastest Growing Insurance Scam in the U.S.
WC Fraud costing the industry $5 billion per year.
How Long is Time Out of Work Medically Necessary for Workers Comp Injury
Get a handle on expectations of lost work time for employee injuries.
United Nations Sounds the Death Knell for Asbestos
Statement confirms UN desire to see the end of asbestos use worldwide.
CALIFORNIA: Workers Compensation Claims
Large labor force equals the most workers' compensation claims.
FINLAND: Professional Women Have Highest Incidence of Disability Pension
Disabilities linked to mental disorder of depression for women ages 58 to 64.
GERMANY: Says NO to FaceBook Spy Friending
It may soon be illegal for employers to "friend" on FB to spy on applicants.
Gas Generator Kills Two Young Adults in Nova Scotia
Two companies and three people charged with workers deaths.
CANADA: Managers Not Held Accountable for Chinese Workers Deaths, Yet
Complexity of Chinese state-owned corporation delays prosecution in workers deaths.