by admin / on 21 July, 2011
How do I find out about new laws regarding contractor safety
Over the past several years, law makers around the country have been discussing worker safety, especially in relation to construction sites. In conj
by admin / on 18 July, 2011
How does the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) affect workers compensation?
The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) generally states that a written clause can be added to a contract to require both parties to settle their difference...
by admin / on 15 July, 2011
What are the common steps involved in workers compensation disputes – Advocacy
Step 1
When a conflict arises regarding workers compensation claims and / or benefit payments, employees and employers need to understand what steps ...
by admin / on 14 July, 2011
What options are available regarding workers compensation disputes
Occasionally, disputes arise between injured or ill workers and the insurance companies who provide their workers compensation benefits. Since the l
by admin / on 13 July, 2011
Unravel the details of workers claim benefits – Permanent Disability (PD)
Employees will typically be classified as either temporarily or permanently disabled when injured or becoming ill on the job. The second type of ben
by admin / on 11 July, 2011
Unravel the details of workers claim benefits – Temporary Disability (TD)
There are two different types of benefits small business owners should know and understand; temporary and permanent.Â
If an employee loses time from
by admin / on 8 July, 2011
OSHA & Small business
As the primary agency responsible for employer compliance of health and safety laws, OSHA handles both large and small businesses. When it comes to
by admin / on 7 July, 2011
Stats and Facts about Injuries and Illness
With over 1.2 million cases reported in 2005, the number of lost-work cases is staggering. Not only does each day represent a hardship for the employe...
by admin / on 5 July, 2011
Workers compensations and employee retention
Retaining skilled employees is one of the most difficult challenges facing small business owners today. Turnover is extremely costly. According to est...
by admin / on 1 July, 2011
OSHA and Workers Comp
OSHA stands for The Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Their primary mission is to ensure that workers in the US remain safe in their wo
