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The Supreme Court released a stay order on 1/13/2022 to block OSHA’s vaccine Emergency Temporary Standard from being enforced. The two highly anticipated rulings temporarily blocked the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large employers with 100 […]

A story about Florida's Attorney General recently hit the headlines. As I walk each morning for my physical and mental well-being, I periodically "cruise the news" on a national site, a local site, and some […]

On January 13, 2022, the Supreme Court blocked the Biden Administration from implementing and enforcing a vaccine mandate on large businesses (defined as those with 100 or more employees). The Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]

You probably don’t need advice from a lawyer to know that working while drunk isn’t a good idea. This is especially true if you are working in a non bar environment where nobody would expect […]

Propane and natural gas are both popular fuels when it comes to heating and cooking. However, these fuels present risks. In the event of a leak both can produce a highly flammable vapor cloud presenting […]

The 2022 Workers Comp self-insured resolutions should be looked at as a bridge from the pandemic to the post-pandemic era. Over the last 13+ years including 2021, I have written articles on workers comp resolutions.  […]

The nature of work and the factors that influence workplace safety have evolved rapidly over the last two years, and those responsible for managing wellness and injury prevention for employees have learned to adapt with […]

Without hearing the facts, you likely wouldn’t think just sitting on a chair could lead to an Illinois workers’ compensation case.  People sit in chairs every day of course. But for one City of Chicago […]