EEOC Increases Penalty for Violations of Notice-posting Requirements On Sept. 30, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a final rule increasing the maximum civil monetary penalty for violations of federal requirements for employers to post notices about fair employment laws in their employees’ workplaces. The EEOC is required to adjust these penalties […]
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Risk Insights: Health Care | Safety Programs and Return on Investment
Safety Programs and Return on Investment Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) statistics clearly illustrate that health care facilities that establish safety and health management systems can dramatically reduce injury and illness costs. In some cases, you could reduce costs by up to 40 percent. If you could save your company money, improve productivity and […]
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Safety Matters: Health Care| How Mentoring Others Keeps Everyone Safe
How Mentoring Others Keeps Everyone Safe Have you ever worked with someone who inspired you? A hardworking person can have a powerful influence on their team, especially when they are working with someone who is new to the job or to the company. As the coworker of a new employee, consider yourself the most important […]
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Work Comp Insights | Study Finds Extreme Temperatures Increase Workers’ Compensation Claims
Study Finds Extreme Temperatures Increase Workers’ Compensation Claims The National Council of Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recently published a new study showing the relationship between injury frequency and weather conditions as they relate to workers’ compensation claims. In the study, the NCCI found that employees file 10% more workers’ compensation claims on hot and cold days […]
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Safety Matters: Health Care | De-escalation Tips for Health Care Professionals
De-escalation Tips for Health Care Professionals As a health care worker, managing patient behavior can be a challenging but critical component of your job. Depending on the nature of their conditions and specific treatment needs, patients may be experiencing significant pain, confusion, stress or fear, possibly resulting in tense and emotional situations. In these cases, […]
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HR Compliance Overview | Best Practices for Preventing Reverse Discrimination Claims
Best Practices for Preventing Reverse Discrimination Claims The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII). Title VII prohibits discrimination against an individual on the basis of their protected trait (including race, color, national origin, religion and […]
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Management: Liability Focus
Understand Management Liability Today’s business leaders face numerous legal and regulatory pressures. Allegations of mismanagement (e.g., poor oversight, regulatory noncompliance or breach of duty) can arise from a wide range of stakeholders—including employees, shareholders, customers and regulatory bodies—who are increasingly willing to pursue litigation when governance falls short. Even with robust governance and compliance frameworks, […]
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