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Watch out: Wellness programs may trigger workers’ comp claims


November 11, 2009 by Christian Schappel

Can an off-duty employee who’s injured while participating in an exercise class at his work site be entitled to workers’ compensation? More…

Facebook won’t help fight comp case


October 23, 2009 by Sam Narisi

Need evidence to fight a fraudulent employee claim? Don’t expect Facebook to help. More…

Benefits pros have until Feb. 22 before feds enforce new HIPAA regs


October 20, 2009 by Christian Schappel

You have some new steps to take should employees’ health info be seen by prying eyes. More…

My best HR management idea: Saving on workers comp


September 24, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

When his boss told HR manager Hal Beeler to look into ways to cut workers comp, he figured out a simple but effective approach. More…

New reason for wellness programs: Weight-loss surgeries get covered by comp


September 15, 2009 by Christian Schappel

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More evidence that it pays to emphasize weight loss in your wellness programs: More…

Clumsy employee falls — can she get worker’s comp?


July 21, 2009 by Kim Dustman

Workers can do some pretty careless things in the workplace — but are employers on the hook to pay for their reckless injuries? More…

Layoff news causes heart attack — employee gets comp


June 28, 2009 by Sam Narisi

Should employees get workers’ compensation benefits when they develop health problems caused by job-related stress? Yes, according to one court. More…

Fighting comp fraud: ‘Fear factor’ works


May 18, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

Workers-comp fraud costs employers $30 billion a year, according to insurance-industry estimates. So someone is cheating. Your best approach to the problem: Stop it before it starts. More…

4-day workweek: Miracle cure or myth?


August 26, 2008 by Jim Giuliano

Seems as if just about everyone’s jumping on the four-day-week bandwagon as a cure for rising commuting costs. If you’re thinking about joining the crowd, don’t step on the gas pedal just yet. More…

Why you should pay attention to GINA


May 7, 2008 by Jim Giuliano

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is about to become law, meaning you can’t discriminate based on the genetic information of an employee or applicant. OK, after you’ve said, “Huh? Who’s doing that?” consider there really is one likely circumstance in which GINA might cause problems for you. More…


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