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 […]
What Do You Think? It’s probably not much fun investigating sexual harassment at a university, or anywhere else, for that matter. The stress might even trigger mental health challenges -- as it apparently did in […]
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 […]
HR Homeroom Employers can face FMLA interference claims when they flatly refuse to grant leave or outright terminate an employee after he returns from medical leave. A case involving an employee for a car dealership […]
Views from the C-Suite It’s the beginning of the year and my LinkedIn timeline is filled with people who are excited to share that they’ve started a new role. I’m always happy to see when […]
Prevention is always better than reaction, a principle well understood in workers' compensation. A strong safety culture and a well-structured safety program are vital. Still, even the best-laid plans can only fall short with engaged, […]
HR Homeroom As the year draws to a close, claims leaders in the workers' compensation industry are not only reflecting on 2024's successes and challenges but also planning priorities for 2025. With many claims teams […]
HR Homeroom In workers' compensation, recovery involves more than just physical healing. Emotional well-being plays a critical role in shaping outcomes for injured workers, claims adjusters, employers, and the entire ecosystem of the claims process. […]