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Most companies have at least some staff in front of a computer all day, while some have legions of employees sitting at computer workstations. While the job is low-impact and the likelihood of severe injuries is slim, sitting in front of a computer all day long can have detrimental effects, particularly if the employee has
A recent appeals decision denied coverage to a company on its directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance policies for taking too long to file the claim. In this case, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans sided with an insurer that had denied a claim a company had made after being sued
A printing shop employee notices a piece of cardboard jammed inside a press. The first instinct is to remove it and continue the work, so he grabs the cardboard and tries to pull it out, while the press is running. Tragically, in this real-life example, the employee’s arm got caught up in the machinery, resulting
If you forgive an employee who has stolen from your company and then that person steals again, you may be voiding any potential insurance recoveries. The problem of not being able to recover any losses through your fidelity coverage would typically stem from not reporting to your insurer the original instance of theft. You may
As the economy continues expanding, companies need to be careful about properly managing their risk, according to a report by Advisen Inc., an insurance research and data firm. Increased activity typically means proportionally additional losses. For example, more trucks driving more miles will inevitably result in more accidents. However, there are other kinds of risk
In October and November of 2011, floods inundated large parts of central Thailand, including thousands of factories that made everything from automotive parts and hard disk drives to eyeglass lenses and air conditioners. In addition to the human and economic cost in Thailand, the disaster-affected businesses around the world. Carmakers in Detroit shut down because
After an employee is injured on the job, recuperation times can vary, but every day they are away from work, the claim cost increases and your productivity suffers. By implementing a program that offers a good incentive to return, you can reduce the risk of paying more benefits than necessary. Recent research shows that employers
If you are confused about navigating the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), here’s a handy list of mistakes to avoid: Firing– It would be a bad idea to fire an employee if they’re unable to return to work following the end of FMLA leave that is due to their serious health condition. Better
Overexertion and falls on the same level are the most common types of workplace injuries in the United States, according to a new study. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.’s “2019 Workplace Safety Index” reports on the causes and costs of the most common injuries across eight major industries. The list can be a good guide for
As unpredictable weather that causes flooding becomes more commonplace, it’s not just homes that are at risk. Businesses stand to lose much more in a flood than any homeowner would. Think about your operations, your equipment, inventory, building, supply chain – all of it can be damaged in a flood. While it may be almost
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