When is a Workers’ Compensation Claim Compensable? Carefully evaluating workers’ compensation claims is crucial in helping your company save money and prevent fraud. Workers’ compensation is simply a form of insurance that offers employees medical coverage in the event they are injured during a work-related function. Depending on the state of residence, it may also […]
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Compliance Overview | OSHA Electronic Reporting Rule
OSHA Electronic Reporting Rule The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires certain establishments to report information from their injury and illness records to OSHA electronically by March 2 of every year. The electronic reporting rule also contains three provisions aimed at strengthening employee anti-retaliation protections. These provisions: Require employers to inform employees of their […]
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Work Comp Insights | Direct and Indirect Workers’ Compensation Costs Explained
Direct and Indirect Workers’ Compensation Costs Explained Workers’ compensation claims have a variety of different costs associated with them. Some of these costs are expected costs, while others are unexpected. Here’s the difference between these terms: Expected costs are those that are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Such expenses are commonly referred to as direct […]
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Risk Insights | Elopement Prevention and Response Strategies for Senior Living Facilities
Elopement Prevention and Response Strategies for Senior Living Facilities Ensuring resident safety is a key priority for all senior living facilities. A critical area of concern is the risk of elopement—when a resident leaves a senior living facility unexpectedly and unsupervised. Such incidents can lead to residents becoming disoriented or lost and expose them to […]
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Live Well, Work Well, | Winter Safety: Driving
Winter Safety: Driving Losing control of a car is undoubtedly one of the most frightening experiences behind the wheel. Unfortunately, it is a potential side effect when the temperatures turn frigid and the roads get slick with ice or snow. One of the most dangerous winter driving hazards is skidding, which, at high speeds, could […]
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Live Well, Work Well | Manage Fatigue at Work
Manage Fatigue at Work Between hectic schedules, stress and difficulty sleeping, many people find themselves fatigued during the workday. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce your fatigue levels and stay more alert at work. Risks of Fatigue Symptoms of fatigue include moodiness, drowsiness, loss of energy, and lack of motivation and concentration. […]
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Live Well, Work Well | The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030 Nutrition is the foundation of health, influencing growth, disease prevention and overall well-being throughout life. Because dietary habits can shape long-term health outcomes, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture publish nutrition advice every five years. This guidance, the Dietary Guidelines for […]
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Legal Update | OSHA Extends Its Hazard Communication Standard Compliance Dates
OSHA Extends Its Hazard Communication Standard Compliance Dates On Jan. 15, 2026, OSHA issued a final rule formally extending the compliance deadlines associated with its updated Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). The underlying revision to the standard, intended to align the HCS with the seventh edition of the Globally Harmonized System, was finalized on May 20, […]
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Legal Update | DOL Recovers More Than $295 Million in Back Wages in FY 2025
DOL Recovers More Than $295 Million in Back Wages in FY 2025 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced that it recovered more than $295 million in back wages for nearly 177,000 employees in fiscal year (FY) 2025. The wage recoveries averaged $1,465 per worker. This is the highest recovery of back wages since […]
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Cyber Risks & Liabilities | ClickFix Cyberattacks Explained
ClickFix Cyberattacks Explained Social engineering has long been a tactic employed in different cyberattacks against businesses, often relying on deceptive communications and programming to trick targets into divulging sensitive data, sharing corporate funds or downloading harmful software. Over the years, some social engineering methods have become increasingly sophisticated, making them more difficult to detect and […]
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