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Do You Suspect Workers’ Comp Fraud? Look for These Signs

Workers’ compensation claims fraud costs the insurance industry roughly $25 billion each year, according to estimates by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Depending on whom you ask, fraud accounts for as much as 10% of the costs of all workers’ comp claims. This type of fraud is typically associated with malingering employees who fake

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Proposed Overtime Rule Could Raise Exempt Salary Floor to $55,000

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued its long-awaited proposed changes to the nation’s overtime rules for American workers, proposing to increase the threshold for exempt status by more than 50% to $55,000. If the proposed rules become permanent rules, employers will need to prepare their bookkeeping and budgets to account for the new salary

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Dear David: Non-Work Harassment Issues

Question: Do we need to conduct an investigation if one of our employees has accused another employee of harassment at a non-work event? Answered by the HR Experts:Absolutely. It is important to remember that not all interactions between employees take place at work, and these non-work interactions can ultimately affect the workplace, potentially contributing to

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Offset versus Digital in the Online Printing Market

By: Jim Hamilton, Consultant Emeritus at Keypoint Intelligence Last year, I had the opportunity to interview a number of online print providers to get their thoughts on the market. Our discussions focused on the impact of the pandemic as well as planned print applications and strategies for the future. One intriguing development that came out

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Cutting Small Business Costs with a Solid Risk Management Plan

Every organization has risks; and while they vary for each business and industry, risks are unavoidable. Therefore, every organization, whether it realizes it or not, practices risk management. Those who do it well reduce their costs, particularly for insurance premiums and any deductible outlays they may incur. Here’s how to create a plan: Step 1:

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As Workplaces Become More Diverse, Training Is Key

After R&B star SZA said she had security called on her while shopping at a Zefora store in California, the chain closed all its U.S. outlets for an hour to conduct “inclusion workshops” for its 16,000 employees. Zefora understood the swift backlash that can hit a company that has acted inappropriately towards a customer, particularly

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Ransomware, Other Cyber Attacks Targeting Small Firms

Ransomware attacks against businesses and incidents that compromise their e-mail systems are on the rise again. They are threatening organizations of all sizes — and may target yours. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to these types of attacks, as the cyber criminals know that they typically have less sophisticated networks and protection. Accenture reported that nearly

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New ADA Guidance on Employees with Vision Impairments

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued new guidance for employers to provide reasonable accommodations for visually impaired workers who request it. About 18.4% of all American adults have at least some difficulty with their vision, even when wearing corrective lenses, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The new guidance addresses

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Will Insurance Cover an Equipment Breakdown?

Imagine it’s a typical July day. You own a 30,000-square-foot office building that is 85% occupied. And the air conditioning and ventilation systems stop working. The outside temperature is in the 90s and the humidity is high. It doesn’t take long before the tenants start to complain. The contractor you summon determines that an electrical

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