Since the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took effect in June 2023, there’s been a huge spike in lawsuits against employers alleging failure to reasonably accommodate workers covered by the landmark legislation. In the first 11 months following enactment of the…
On-the-job accidents may increase during the holidays as distractions in the workplace increase and decorations can pose safety issues. Normal routines and schedules are disrupted, and your staff — like everyone else — are also rushing around to crowded and…
If you’ve been considering purchasing an electric vehicle, be sure that you consider the cost of insuring it before you buy. Due to the complexity of these vehicles and higher repair costs, even the least expensive EVs like the Chevy…
A new study has found that the fastest-growing cost associated with cyber incidents is business interruption, reinforcing the need for businesses to have in place robust response and data restoration measures, particularly after a ransomware attack. Between 2019 and 2023,…
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the bane of the office worker and if an employee gets it from repetitive motion work in front of the computer, the employer can end up with a costly workers’ comp claim on its hands, particularly…
A new wave of class-action lawsuits is targeting employers that apply health insurance premium surcharges to employees who use tobacco, accusing them of discrimination and violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), according to two new blogs by prominent…
Many contractors and agricultural employers mistakenly believe that they are not required to comply with OSHA’s Permit-required Confined Spaces Standard (29 CFR 1910.146), which, as the standard states, applies to “general industry.” This mistaken notion arises from the wording contained…
When employee files a federal Family and Medical Leave Act request to either deal with a health issue or care for a loved one, their employer is often put in a tight spot, particularly if the person serves a vital…
A federal district court in Texas ruled in August that the Federal Trade Commission’s new rule banning non-compete agreements between employers and employees nationwide is unlawful, putting an indefinite stay on its implementation. Lawsuits were filed almost before the web…
When it’s the rainy time of year, companies with driving employees and/or fleets need to double down on road safety. That means holding a training session on driving in the rain. While it may seem redundant, it’s an important exercise…