Understanding Common Aspects of Claims Resolution Dealing with workers’ compensation claims isn’t always as straightforward as one might hope. Unfortunately, as an employer, sooner or later you will have to deal with an employee injury. To help you through the process, here is a breakdown of some of the common concerns employers have while working […]
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Compliance Overview | Avoiding Common OSHA Reporting and Recordkeeping Mistakes
Avoiding Common OSHA Reporting and Recordkeeping Mistakes Many employers struggle to consistently adhere to OSHA’s recordkeeping and reporting rules, particularly when employers have limited resources dedicated to workplace health and safety or responsibilities are divided among multiple individuals, departments or facilities. These challenges often result in common compliance issues, including misclassifying recordable injuries, failing to […]
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Compliance Overview: The Four Categories of Workplace Violence : OSHA and NIOSH Framework
The Four Categories of Workplace Violence : OSHA and NIOSH Framework Workplace violence is a recognized occupational hazard that affects nearly every industry. OSHA defines workplace violence as any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation or other threatening behavior occurring at the worksite. To help employers assess risks and implement appropriate prevention measures, […]
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Live Well Work Well | July 2026
UV Index and Sun Safety Spending time outdoors can be great for your health and well-being, but protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays is important. One of the most effective ways to do this is to understand and use the UV index, a daily forecast that measures the intensity of the […]
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Compliance Overview | What Employers Should Know about HIPAA Privacy
What Employers Should Know About HIPAA Privacy The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a broad federal law that protects the privacy and security of personally identifiable health information, known as protected health information (PHI). The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules (HIPAA Rules) apply to covered entities, including health plans and health insurance […]
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Legal Update | OCR’s HIPAA Settlement With Self-funded Health Plan Highlights Importance of Cybersecurity
OCR’s HIPAA Settlement With Self-funded Health Plan Highlights Importance of Cybersecurity On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced settlements in four ransomware investigations under the HIPAA Security Rule, one of which involved a self-funded group health plan. This development highlights the importance of […]
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Coverage Insights | Workplace Violence
Workplace Violence Insurance Workplace violence is one of the more commonly overlooked exposures in a commercial insurance program. Many businesses assume that their existing policies—general liability, workers’ compensation and property—provide adequate protection if a violent incident occurs on their premises. In most cases, that assumption is incorrect. Standard commercial policies were not designed to cover […]
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Cybersecurity Essentials | Password Management Best Practices
Password Management Best Practices Strong passwords are one of the first lines of defense against cyberattacks. Developing lengthy, complex and hard-to-guess passwords across your workplace accounts can significantly increase the time and computing power required to crack your credentials, making it far more difficult for cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data. […]
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Work Comp Insights | Determining Whether Employees Injuries and Illnesses Are Work-related
Determining Whether Employees’ Injuries and Illnesses Are Work-related Navigating employee injuries and illnesses (and subsequent workers’ compensation claims) can be very complex and overwhelming to many employers. As such, it is important that employers understand how to determine whether their employees’ injuries and illnesses are work-related or not. After all, such a distinction plays a […]
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Ergonomics Bulletin | The Importance of Team Lifts
The Importance of Team Lifts Some items are too heavy, bulky or awkward for one person to handle safely. That’s when a team lift can be the right call. A team lift occurs when two or more workers coordinate to move a load together, distributing the physical demand and reducing the risk of injuries. When […]
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