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The Anthem Breach and Employer Liability

By now you’ve surely read about the massive cyber breach at the second-largest health insurer in the country, Anthem Inc. Hackers breached the insurer’s database with information on its 40 million customers and employees in the US. It’s still not clear just how much information the hackers got their hands on and if that data

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Malingering, the Gray Area in Workers’ Comp Fraud

Nearly 25% of all lost-time workers’ compensation claims are exaggerated, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. While only a small percentage of workers’ comp claims are fraudulent, quite a few claims include employees staying away from work even after they’ve been cleared to return by their doctor and when they feel able to work.

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Now Is the Time to Prepare for Health Plan Audits

Compliance requirements of the Affordable Care Act are gradually being implemented, and with each new provision that employers must comply with, the more you have to keep track of. But 2015 is really when the rubber hits the road for ACA compliance. This is the year you’ll learn more than you ever wanted to about

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Supply Chain Risk Lessons from the Ports Strike

The West Coast ports strike illustrates the dangers of just how fragile most companies’ supply chains are, as disruptions to the delivery of crucial items threatened the viability of many businesses during the industrial action. Retailers waiting for shipments had empty shelf space where some items were supposed be, carmakers suspended operations because key parts

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REX RAY September 11, 1956 – February 9, 2015

Celebrated artist and graphic designer Rex Ray died on February 9, 2015 in San Francisco, California after a prolonged struggle with cancer. A major cultural force in the art, literary, and activist communities in the Bay Area, he was recognized for his collage pop aesthetic. Born Michael Patterson in Germany on a United States army

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Beware of the ACA Whistleblower Complaint

By now you should be aware of the various penalties that can be levied against employers for not providing health insurance to their full-time employees once the employer mandate takes full effect. But are you aware of another liability contained in the Affordable Care Act – the whistleblower complaint? The ACA prohibits an employer from

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How to Prevent Workplace Violence

Workplace violence refers to any act of intimidation, harassment or physical violence that occurs in the workplace, and may also refer to a threat of physical violence or harassment. The perpetrator of workplace violence may be an employee, contractor, customer or visitor. Because workplace violence can disrupt the operations of your business and cause trauma

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Smartphones and the Wage and Hour Dilemma

Do you ever wonder if your non-exempt employees are sneaking a peek at work e-mail off the clock? Ever suspect their bosses of pressuring them to respond to calls and e-mails after the workday ends? If those thoughts keep you up at night, it’s time to make sure your employees’ smartphones aren’t putting your organization

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