Do You Know the Rule? In Illinois, an employer may face a penalty in amount of up to 50 percent of the employee’s original award if the employer unreasonably fails to pay the employee's workers’ […]

HR Homeroom To swear or not to swear? That is the question. Because language is a cornerstone in shaping productive workplace culture, a recent study putting the United States number one in the use of […]

Do You Know the Rule? In Arizona, many employers are likely to face a workers’ compensation claim for mental injuries at some point. Workers seeking compensation for these injuries have a high standard to meet. […]

HR Homeroom If you're in employer in South Dakota and a worker got hurt on the job, what would you do first after getting medical treatment for the worker? As Simply Research subscribers know, the […]

Do You Know the Rule? In New Jersey, state law requires employers to carry workers' compensation insurance. So, what happens if they don't? As Simply Research subscribes know, here's the rule on that Garden State […]

What Do You Think? The FMLA allows an eligible employee to take leave to care for a spouse or other family member. Employees that interfere with that right risk retaliation lawsuits. A case involving a […]

Do You Know the Rule? The Georgia Supreme Court articulated a three-part test for determining when fraud in the inducement will bar an employee’s claim for benefits. In Georgia Electric Company v. Rycroft, 378 SE2d 111 (Ga. 1989), […]

Workers' compensation claims often place the spotlight on insurance adjusters, medical providers, and legal considerations. While these professionals play a crucial role in the claims process, one key player is often overlooked: the employer. Employers […]