Navigating Post-FMLA Terminations The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees up to 12 workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave a year for certain family and medical reasons, including being unable to work due to the employee’s serious health condition. When an employee’s FMLA leave entitlement expires, the employee may be unable to […]
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Work Comp Insights | The Impact of Comorbidities on Worker’s Compensation Programs
The Impact of Comorbidities on Workers’ Compensation Programs There are numerous factors that can contribute to higher workers’ compensation expenses for an organization. Specifically, one emerging cost driver is the concern of comorbidities. A comorbidity occurs when an individual experiences multiple health conditions at the same time. The presence of comorbidities within your workforce can […]
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Small Business Insights | 10 Tips to Winterize Your Business
10 Tips to Winterize Your Business As winter approaches, it is crucial for small businesses to prepare for the challenges the season’s weather brings. Whether it’s potential property damage or changes in customer behavior, winter can significantly impact a company’s operations. This article provides 10 tips for effectively winterizing a small business. Assess winter weather […]
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Work Comp Insights | Creating a Workers’ Compensation Process
Creating a Workers’ Compensation Process For the unprepared, workers’ compensation (WC) issues can be both confusing and costly. Fortunately for employers, there are ways to actively engage WC issues to influence their outcomes. Through management controls and active involvement in the WC process, your organization can effectively influence related costs. To do so you will […]
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Live Well, Work Well | AI Self-diagnosis Mistakes to Avoid
AI Self-diagnosis Mistakes to Avoid As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become more accessible and sophisticated, it’s easy to turn to them for quick answers, including health-related questions. But while AI can be helpful for general information, health experts warn against using it to self-diagnose medical conditions, which can be very risky. For individuals juggling busy […]
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News Brief | CVSA Reveals 2025 Operation Safe Driver Week Result
CVSA Reveals 2025 Operation Safe Driver Week Results Operation Safe Driver Week—an annual campaign conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)—took place from July 13-19, 2025. This year’s focus was on reckless, careless and dangerous driving. During the weeklong initiative, law enforcement officers in Canada and the United States stopped 8,739 passenger vehicles and […]
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HR Compliance | Overlap Between FMLA and Workers’ Compensation
Overlap Between FMLA and Workers’ Compensation When employees are injured or become ill on the job, they may be covered by various laws. For example, workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that provides financial assistance, medical care and other benefits for employees who are injured or disabled on the job. Also, the federal Family […]
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Safety Matters | Avoid Winter Slip-ups
Winter months present additional hazards that are typically not factors for employees during warmer weather – specifically, slip and fall concerns. With snow and ice-covered conditions, you run the risk of taking major falls, which can lead to serious injuries. Prevention Education is essential in preventing winter weather-related injuries. Consider the following recommendations to prevent […]
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Live Well, Work Well | Preparing Your Home for Cold and Flu Season
Preparing Your Home for Cold and Flu Season As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, cold and flu season begins its annual sweep through households, schools and workplaces. Typically peaking between late fall and early spring, this period brings a surge in respiratory illnesses that can disrupt daily life and strain our health systems. […]
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News Brief | New Study Link Workplace Injuries to Heat Exposure
New Study Link Workplace Injuries to Heat Exposure A recent study, published in Environmental Health and conducted by a team of researchers from George Washington University and Harvard University, shows a connection between working in hot conditions and an increased workplace injury risk. The research coincides with OSHA’s movement to adopt a national standard regarding […]
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