After some workplace accidents, employers want to conduct a post-incident drug or alcohol test of employees involved, particularly in the case of an egregious incident or if they suspect a worker involved was under the influence at the time. However,…
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued new guidance for harassment prevention on construction industry worksites. The guidance, while not binding, can be used as a template for construction firms to implement anti-harassment policies. According to the EEOC, the industry…
Although technology is often billed as a productivity enhancer, allowing us to do more with less, it can be a major disruptor for productivity, as well. Behaviors of co-workers, meetings and other factors are also creating obstacles to maximizing performance.…
Research has found that workers who are provided with paid sick leave are less likely to suffer workplace injuries. Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health found that private-sector workers with access to paid sick leave were…
Fraud eats away at workers’ comp costs for all businesses, but it hits small firms the hardest as they may not have the resources to identify bogus claims. According to a new study by workers’ comp insurer Employers Holdings Inc.,…
Businesses with a web presence, particularly those that are consumer-facing, are increasingly being sued over website accessibility issues that prevent disabled individuals from using a website. While the number of such cases has been growing, 2,281 website accessibility lawsuits were…
Tarps are a convenient way for truckers to cover and secure their loads to protect other drivers and pedestrians, but the act of installing a tarp poses its own dangers that are often overlooked. One of the most significant injury…
Each year, hundreds of construction workers suffer shock when handling electrical tools and equipment. One of the big problems in understanding the dangers of electrical shock is the mistaken belief that only high voltages kill. It’s not the voltage that’s…
Even while cyberattacks increase, the cost of cyber insurance has been dropping thanks to businesses implementing better controls to thwart such activity and reduce their losses if they become victims of a malicious attack, according to a new report. Rates…
How long you wait to notify your workers’ compensation insurer of a workplace injury can make a significant difference in the cost of that claim. When your premium is calculated, one of the key elements that your carrier takes into…