There are many reasons employees miss work but not all accidents and injuries are equal.  Some accidents or injuries allow a worker to return to work

The Bureau of Labor Statistic reports there were 5,702 fatalities in 2005 resulting from work related accidents, injuries, and illness.  Death benefi

As of 2003, OSHA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the number one complaint of on the job injuries was back pain.  Over one million workers

There are a wide variety of issues facing the construction industry but one of the most serious is how to deal with health, safety, and workers compen...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a disabled person as: Having a limiting impairment that is substantial Having a record of limitin...

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that guarantees employees time off during certain, specifically defined situations.  The act

There are a variety of potential dangers and hazards looming everywhere around a construction site.  Slips and falls rank among the most common, with

If you are a company who employs 20 or more people, you are subject to a law called the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA)...

If you have spent much time watching day-time television or worse…late night television, then chances are you have seen more than your share of lega

It is important to consider that as a small business, there are a variety of laws governing benefits an employee is entitled to.  You should be aware