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HR Insights: The Business Implications of the DOL’s New Independent Contractor Rule
Monday, March 11, 2024
The Business Implications of the DOL’s New Independent Contractor Rule - On Jan. 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, revising the agency’s guidance on how to...
Work Comp Insights: NCCI Experience Modification Factor 2024 Changes FAQs
Monday, March 11, 2024
NCCI Experience Modification Factor 2024 Changes FAQs - The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) is making alterations to its experience modification factor for 2024. These changes are slated to go into...
5 Employment Policies to Review in 2024
Monday, March 11, 2024
5 Employment Policies to Review in 2024 - Employee handbooks are important tools for establishing employee expectations, addressing workplace issues and defending against potential lawsuits. Failing to update the...
Top 2024 Wellness Trends
Monday, March 11, 2024
Top 2024 Wellness Trends - As the workplace landscape continues to evolve, so does the understanding of employee wellness. In 2024, organizations are embracing innovative strategies to prioritize their workforce's...
Work Comp Insights: Benefits of Return-to-Work Programs for Employers and Employees
Monday, March 11, 2024
Benefits of Return-to-Work Programs for Employers and Employees - According to the National Safety Council, a worker gets hurt on the job every seven seconds. And when an employee experiences an occupational illness or...
Data Breach Class Actions Skyrocketed in 2023
Monday, March 11, 2024
Data Breach Class Actions Skyrocketed in 2023 - Data breach class action lawsuits “exploded” in 2023, according to Duane Morris LLP’s Class Action Review 2024, becoming one of the fastest growing areas of litigation and...
Legal Update: New TX Law Prohibits COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates
Monday, March 11, 2024
New TX Law Prohibits COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates - As of Feb. 6, 2024, a new Texas law prohibits all private employers in the state from adopting or enforcing any COVID-19 vaccination mandates for workers. Covered...
Legal Update: OSHA Proposes to Issue a New Emergency Response Standard
Monday, March 11, 2024
OSHA Proposes to Issue a New Emergency Response Standard - On Feb. 5, 2024, OSHA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to issue a new safety and health standard, titled Emergency Response, to replace the...
Risk Insights: Health Care Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
Monday, March 11, 2024
Health Care Industry Trends to Watch in 2024 - In recent years, the health care industry has been navigating a landscape fraught with volatility. Shifting market demands, supply chain struggles and medical inflation...
Live Well, Work Well - January 2024
Friday, January 5, 2024
Live Well, Work Well - January 2024 - How to Make-and Keep-Your New Year’s Resolution - As a new year begins, you may be reflecting on the past year. This introspection is a significant first step toward selecting a New...