Many companies do not have a workplace safety manual, or if they do have one, it is often outdated or too long and complicated. This is unfortunate because a well thought out safety manual can help your business in many ways. First, it can help prevent...
According to the ADA - it's the employer’s responsibility to make "reasonable workplace accommodations" for their employees with disabilities - but how do they define "reasonable"? Let’s look at their definition and what employers need to do. Defining Reasonable Accommodation According to The Job Accommodation Network (JAN)...
Misclassifying employees as independent contractors to reduce your workers' compensation insurance costs may seem like a good idea, but it's not. It can spell disaster. Here's why you want to ensure that your company reports classifications accurately, every time. Increased State Fines Pennsylvania passed the Construction Workplace...
Too much stress can have a negative impact on employees as individuals and on workplace morale as a whole. Minimizing stress is not only important for health and happiness, but business success, too. Here are some of the known ways stress impacts the workplace and what...
Claims adjusters play a vital role in the resolution of workers’ compensation claims. Doing the job well requires great time management skills and industry expertise, but all too often companies cite statistics that don’t truly reflect effectiveness. Here’s what a claims adjuster does, how a...