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OSHA Clarifies Position on Post-Injury Drug Testing & Safety Incentive Programs

OSHA published its electronic recordkeeping standard in 2016. In addition to requiring the electronic submission of OSHA log information for many employers, it prohibited employers…

2019 ACA Compliance Checklist

As we near 2019, it is a good time to review changes in the ACA impacting employers. Below are key highlights to be aware of…

Alert for Employers Regarding OSHA Site Specific Targeting

Warning! Your manufacturing, construction, distribution, or not-for-profit business could be subject to OSHA inspection because of the information you provided to the agency. Employers who…

Flip the Script: Opting Out of Unemployment Taxes

Authored by Tom Kallai, Sales Executive for Horton’s Risk Advisory Solutions If your non-profit is a Human Service Agency in the state of Illinois, it…

DOL Updates Model FMLA Forms

Highlights The DOL’s model FMLA forms expired earlier this year, on May 31, 2018. The DOL repeatedly extended the forms’ expiration date while the updated…

How to Conduct an Effective Safety Training Session

Safety training is one of the pillars of an effective safety and risk management program. Unfortunately, many employers approach the subject with just one thing…

Worker Safety – Before The Advent of Stop Work Authority

Today, stop work authority is where any employee exercises their voice to stop work activity they perceive as dangerous by another. Stop work authority extends…

FDA Warning on Dragon’s Breath

On August 30th, the FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) issued an alert to consumers and retailers on the hazards of eating, drinking, or handling food…

“Budgeting” for Accidents and Injuries

Many of us have a responsibility for creating and managing budgets for a business or a department within a business. As safety consultants, we will…

Controlling Medical Expenses with Supplemental Accident Insurance

How supplemental accident coverage can help control medical costs. Authored by Paul Shaheen, RHU REBC There’s an accidental tourist in all of us. And it often…

Nonemergency Transportation: An Urgent Need

The largest American generation, baby boomers, are turning 65. In fact, an average of 10,000 a day are hitting that big birthday. This is on…

The Importance of Background Checks

Employing trustworthy, quality educators is one of the most important responsibilities of an administrator, and background checks are a fundamental part of ensuring this trustworthiness.…

OSHA Electronic Recordkeeping Update

OSHA issued a proposed rule on July 27th that would roll back certain aspects of the Recordkeeping Standard. Affected employers with more than 250 employees…

Distracted Driving

The number of motor vehicle accidents, deaths, and injuries attributed to distracted driving continues to be a national concern. The drastic increase in motor vehicle…

Employer Healthcare Market Overview: August 2018

Authored by: Mike Wojcik, Senior Vice President In this new era of Human Capital Management, health plans and other employee benefits have once again risen…

Global Risk Management: When Disaster Strikes

In total, 20 petroleum tanks holding up to three million gallons of fuel each would burn for more than a week. Five hundred yards from…

Draft Forms for 2018 ACA Reporting Released

HIGHLIGHTS Most draft forms for 2018 reporting under Section 6055 and Section 6056 are now available. The draft 2018 forms are substantially similar to the…

FLSA – The White Collar Exemption Rules

Highlights White Collar Exemptions Apply to: Executive, administrative and professional employees Outside sales personnel Certain computer employees Certain highly compensated employees Qualifications To qualify for…

DOL’s Model FMLA Forms Expire in 2018

HIGHLIGHTS The DOL’s model FMLA forms currently contain an expiration date of July 31, 2018. The expiration date relates to a regulatory approval process; it…

DOL Worker Classification Test

Highlights Worker Classification Worker classification is the process of determining whether an employment relationship exists. Several tests exist to determine whether a worker is an…

Exchange Notice Requirements for Employers

Highlights Compliance Deadlines Employers were required to provide the Exchange Notice by Oct. 1, 2013, to individuals who were current employees before then. There is…

Driverless Cars: Unsafe at Any Speed?

Aauthored by Saeculum Research Takeaways Beware: Driverless cars will not happen for another two decades, at a minimum. In recent months, auto­makers and tech firms…

Responding To EPL Claims

Timely claim notice is strictly enforced by most insurance carriers and failure to comply with reporting deadlines is a reason for insurance coverage denial. Please…

Where There is Smoke… Grill Safety Tips

According to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), each year 8,900 home fires are started by grills.