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Did You Know that OSHA is Responsible for the Whistleblower Protection Program
OSHA Issues Whistleblowers Guidance: In a continuing effort to improve the Whistleblower...
Texas Medical Supply Company Submits Almost $1 Million of Fraudulent Claims
According to the Star-Telegraph - Kay Ann White, 45, owner and operator of Electra...
Federal Workers Comp Benefits Paid to Employees Over 80 Years Old
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, on Tuesday asked the Government Accountability Office...
The Workers Compensation Provider Consolidation Continues
Over the last six months we have seen consolidation after consolidation – the question...
AIG Will Pay $100 million in Fines for Under Reporting Workers Compensation Premiums
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department announced a 50 State settlement with AIG for...
Who Advocates for Injured Workers?
I’ve attended countless mediation’s in my years as an adjuster and now as a risk...
$3.2 Million Reasons to Evaluate Your Companies Disability Management Policy
Once again, another employer fails to understand and have clear policies to help...
AIG Will Pay $100 million in Fines for Under Reporting Workers Compensation Premiums
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department announced a 50 State settlement with AIG for...
New Hampshire Gun Powder Manufacturer Fined $1.2million After 2 Workers Die
US Labor Department’s OSHA fines New Hampshire gun powder manufacturer $1.2...
Moving the Occupaitonal Clinic Experience From Good to Great
Written by Margaret Spence – Published in Florida Underwriter Magazine 10/20/2010 “No...
California Employers Must Evaluate FEHA When Implementing Return to Work Policies
Recent article in the Claims Journal highlights the need to effectively coordinate...
6.2 Million Reasons to Implement a Proactive Workers Compensation Return to Work Program
Employers are so focused on managing workers compensation injuries that they often...
National Return to Work Week – May 10 to 16, 2009
Press Release: National Return to Work Week is an opportunity for everyone involved...
What Contributes to Injured Employees Remaining Off Work?
The key component that is often missing from a company’s Injury Management Program...
Return to Work: The Grim Statistics 80 Million Lost Work Days Due to Occupational Injury or Illness
Lost Work Days – is a billion dollar crisis hidden in the American workforce!...
Did You Know that OSHA is Responsible for the Whistleblower Protection Program
OSHA Issues Whistleblowers Guidance: In a continuing effort to improve the Whistleblower...
OSHA Cites Texas Oil Drilling Company After 2 Workers Die
Is a Job Worth Loosing Your Life? Once again OSHA Sites another company for death...
OSHA Cites Illinois Pet Food Production Company $750k – 23 Health & Safety Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
OSHA’s New Battle: Employee Safety vs. Political Witch-hunt
This week as most people focused on their daily activities the new Congress decided...
OSHA Releases Respiratory Protection Video for Health Care Workers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently produced a training video...
GMSHRM Health & Wellness Conference Speaker Lineup Announced
Wellness Starts With Me… Greater Miami Society for Human Resource Management Presents In...
CIGNA Sued for Gender Discrimination Employee Seeks $100 Million
The suit states that Cigna treated Bretta Karp and other female employees less favorably...
Supreme Court Expands Job Discrimination and Bias Claims
The Supreme Court extended the reach of the federal laws against job discrimination,...
Insurance Companies Need to Grow Some Kahunas and Stop the Settlement Cycle
Today, I couldn’t help but think that insurance companies perpetuate the rampant...
Congress Slams OSHA but Fails to Implement Safety for Their Employees
In an instance of what’s good for the goose is not good for the gander. This week...
Did You Know that OSHA is Responsible for the Whistleblower Protection Program
OSHA Issues Whistleblowers Guidance: In a continuing effort to improve the Whistleblower...
OSHA Cites Texas Oil Drilling Company After 2 Workers Die
Is a Job Worth Loosing Your Life? Once again OSHA Sites another company for death...
OSHA Cites Illinois Pet Food Production Company $750k – 23 Health & Safety Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
OSHA’s New Battle: Employee Safety vs. Political Witch-hunt
This week as most people focused on their daily activities the new Congress decided...
OSHA Releases Respiratory Protection Video for Health Care Workers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently produced a training video...
EEOC on the Move
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Employee with Amputation Receives $135k for Disability Discrimination
T.I.C.-The Industrial Company Wyoming, Inc., a heavy construction company, has agreed to pay $135,000 and… more
- Company Favored Mexican Workers Over American Workers, EEOC Sues Company
- Is $1.2 Million Verdict Enough to Stop Sexual Harassment
HR & Workers Comp
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Employer Uses Post Offer Physical Exam to Rescind Job to Disabled Applicant
Are applicant for employment afforded protection under the ADA? Can an employer offer a job… more
- EEOC Report 100,000 Job Bias Charges for Fiscal Year 2010
- Dear Injured Employee: We Would Like You To Come Back to Work Tomorrow
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Did You Know that OSHA is Responsible for the Whistleblower Protection Program
OSHA Issues Whistleblowers Guidance: In a continuing effort to improve the Whistleblower Protection Program, the… more
- Texas Medical Supply Company Submits Almost $1 Million of Fraudulent Claims
- Federal Workers Comp Benefits Paid to Employees Over 80 Years Old
Legal Cases
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CIGNA Sued for Gender Discrimination Employee Seeks $100 Million
The suit states that Cigna treated Bretta Karp and other female employees less favorably than… more
- Supreme Court Expands Job Discrimination and Bias Claims
- Insurance Companies Need to Grow Some Kahunas and Stop the Settlement Cycle
Margaret Rants
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What Happens When the Risk Management Expert Becomes a Claimant?
When I woke up last Wednesday morning I had no idea I would move from… more
- Pre-Employment Fit For Duty Testing A Workers Comp Litigation Mouse Trap for Employers
- Illegal Immigration and Workers Compensation the Moral Dilemma
Medical Treatment
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Case Study: Impact of Delayed Carpal Tunnel Diagnosis
Background: Joan has been employed for twelve years as an administrative assistant at AXZ Company…. more
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Who Advocates for Injured Workers?
I’ve attended countless mediation’s in my years as an adjuster and now as a risk… more
- $3.2 Million Reasons to Evaluate Your Companies Disability Management Policy
- AIG Will Pay $100 million in Fines for Under Reporting Workers Compensation Premiums
Return to Work
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California Employers Must Evaluate FEHA When Implementing Return to Work Policies
Recent article in the Claims Journal highlights the need to effectively coordinate leave policies in… more
- 6.2 Million Reasons to Implement a Proactive Workers Compensation Return to Work Program
- National Return to Work Week - May 10 to 16, 2009
Safety
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Did You Know that OSHA is Responsible for the Whistleblower Protection Program
OSHA Issues Whistleblowers Guidance: In a continuing effort to improve the Whistleblower Protection Program, the… more
- OSHA Cites Texas Oil Drilling Company After 2 Workers Die
- OSHA Cites Illinois Pet Food Production Company $750k - 23 Health & Safety Violations
Seminars and Workshops
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Workshop: Securing the Light Duty Return to Work Release is Half of the Workers’ Comp Battle
When the occupational physician issues the light duty return to work restriction now what? Do… more
- Webinar: The Art and Science of Workers Comp Medical Case Management
- Webinar: The ROI - Workers Comp Return to Work Programs Are Still Viable- January 19, 2011
What's OSHA Up To
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Did You Know that OSHA is Responsible for the Whistleblower Protection Program
OSHA Issues Whistleblowers Guidance: In a continuing effort to improve the Whistleblower Protection Program, the… more
- OSHA Cites Texas Oil Drilling Company After 2 Workers Die
- OSHA Cites Illinois Pet Food Production Company $750k - 23 Health & Safety Violations
Workers Comp Fraud
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Insurance Companies Need to Grow Some Kahunas and Stop the Settlement Cycle
The Miami Herald wrote an interesting article on a guy that runs around Miami filing suit against restaurants and funny enough he get settlements.
- Jailed Anesthesiologist Pays $830,000 in Restitution to Ohio Workers Comp Board
- Texas Medical Supply Company Submits Almost $1 Million of Fraudulent Claims
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Florida Workers Comp Conference – August 21 – 24, 2011
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Workshop: Securing the Light Duty Return to Work Release is Half of the Workers’ Comp Battle
Webinar: The Art and Science of Workers Comp Medical Case Management
Webinar: The ROI – Workers Comp Return to Work Programs Are Still Viable- January 19, 2011
EEOC on the Move
Employee with Amputation Receives $135k for Disability Discrimination
Company Favored Mexican Workers Over American Workers, EEOC Sues Company
Is $1.2 Million Verdict Enough to Stop Sexual Harassment
Legal Cases
CIGNA Sued for Gender Discrimination Employee Seeks $100 Million
Supreme Court Expands Job Discrimination and Bias Claims
Insurance Companies Need to Grow Some Kahunas and Stop the Settlement Cycle
Margaret Rants
What Happens When the Risk Management Expert Becomes a Claimant?
Pre-Employment Fit For Duty Testing A Workers Comp Litigation Mouse Trap for Employers
Illegal Immigration and Workers Compensation the Moral Dilemma
Medical Treatment
Case Study: Impact of Delayed Carpal Tunnel Diagnosis
Welcome
Seminars and Workshops
Workshop: Securing the Light Duty Return to Work Release is Half of the Workers’ Comp Battle
Webinar: The Art and Science of Workers Comp Medical Case Management
Webinar: The ROI – Workers Comp Return to Work Programs Are Still Viable- January 19, 2011
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