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Long-COVID cases among workers who contracted the coronavirus on the job are making life complicated for insurers as the workers continue requiring treatment and doctors’ visits indefinitely. In California, insurers are required to extend workers’ compensation benefits to anyone who is deemed to have contracted COVID-19 at work.  The concern for insurers and self-insured employers
As a business owner you area already know you need to protect against and plan for external supply chain risks. These risks are often out of your control as they can affect suppliers or transportation providers, as well as transportation networks and infrastructure.  However, you also have internal supply chain risks, which you are better
Everyone knows the dangers of distracted driving, but the stakes are much higher when the driver of a commercial vehicle is distracted.  As a result of this danger, more companies with fleets and commercial drivers are turning to technology to prevent their workers from using their phones while driving. And lately, insurers have started partnering
The deadline is fast approaching for employers with 5 or more workers in California, and who do not already offer their employees a retirement plan, to register their staff for the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program. Only California employers that do not offer retirement plans are required to register for CalSavers and there are different registration
With many companies having decided to allow staff to work remotely permanently or split time between working at home and in the office, employers have to be especially careful about timekeeping and complying with wage and hour laws. That includes requiring staff to show they take meal and rest breaks and are compensated for overtime
The latest trend in workplace safety best practices is tracking “leading indicators” ― or measuring performance based on the lessons learned from past events ― to reduce the chances of future injuries. Safety professionals are increasingly keeping track of near misses, hours spent on training and facility housekeeping and measuring the impact on the organization’s
More employers are using return-to-work programs for injured workers even if they were not injured on the job, according to a study by Prudential Insurance Co. of America. Many employers have a return-to-work program for their injured employees because it cuts down on workers’ comp claims costs and lets the worker get back to feeling
Every dollar and hour matters to a small business so you want to be thoughtful with your commitments; It will much more effective to focus on supporting a few initiatives that really matter to you, your staff, or your customers. Try these practical ideas, both big and small, to make your business sustainable. Reduce energy
66% of Americans Have Recycled in The Last Year, but Only Half of Recyclers Say They Do So Habitually – Signaling an Opportunity for Easy Tips to Learn How to Make Recycling Habitual McLean, Va. (December 16, 2021) – While 86% of Americans who recycle want to reduce their environmental impact – especially during the
Question: What can employers do to encourage environmental sustainability and eco-friendly practices in the workplace? Answer: Increasingly, corporate sustainability initiatives are necessary in order to compete for and retain top talent. Employees are seeking out organizations with strong environmental programs making these initiatives an important part of the overall employer brand. Research from Lightspeed found
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