Workers’ compensation insurance usually covers employees when they’re injured in the workplace performing within the scope of their employment. Naturally you might also assume your policy does not cover "off the clock" employees. However, things aren’t always that simple. Coming & Going Rule If an employee travels...
With so many sexual harassment stories in the news, it’s an important time to review your sexual harassment training protocols. Management and employees need to know what defines sexual harassment and how to avoid issues. It's essential to create a sexual harassment training program, to...
The end of the year is a common time for performance reviews. Here are a few tips to ensure you and your team create an effective performance review. Don’t Limit Discussions to Year-End Discussions with employees need to occur all throughout the year, not just at their...
Around the holidays, people often have things on their mind other than safety. Nonetheless, risk does not disappear during the holiday season. Follow these tips to keep the workplace safe so everyone can enjoy the festivities. Train Seasonal Workers Many companies hire extra help during the holiday...
While the holidays are certainly a time for celebrating, that may not be the case for everyone on your team. It is often a stressful time of the year, filled with additional responsibilities and extra pressures. Here are a few things business owners can do to...