It’s no wonder that employers have concerns, since there’s so much in the news about our aging workforce and skyrocketing healthcare costs. Businesses want to minimize their workers’ compensation claims and insurance expenditures. Luckily, there’s good news. Average Costs Similar For Over 35 Age Group Several studies...
A program called a workplace wellness program has been in the spotlight in recent years, because they offer tangible results. Healthier employees are happier employees who stick around longer. Additionally, wellness programs can improve productivity, since they reduce absenteeism and sickness. A Journal of Occupational and...
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...
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...