by admin / on 28 June, 2011
Get-tough laws hurt more than immigrants
Just north of Florida in the farm fields of Georgia, the impact of the nation's illegal immigration debate is now taking shape. It's a stark reminder ...
by admin / on 27 June, 2011
Workers Compensation Rate Change Effective July 1, 2011
Beginning July 1, 2011, the maximum workers’ compensation payable will be $755.00 per week and the minimum compensation will be $208.00 per week.Â
by admin / on 24 June, 2011
Evaluate the type of accident / injury against average days away from work
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
by admin / on 23 June, 2011
Fatalities & Workers Comp
The Bureau of Labor Statistic reports there were 5,702 fatalities in 2005 resulting from work related accidents, injuries, and illness. Death benefi
by admin / on 22 June, 2011
Avoid the number one workplace safety problem
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
by admin / on 21 June, 2011
How can workers compensation management be improved in the construction industry
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...
by admin / on 20 June, 2011
Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act & Workers Compensation
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a disabled person as:
Having a limiting impairment that is substantial
Having a record of limitin...
by admin / on 17 June, 2011
Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) & Workers Comp
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that guarantees employees time off during certain, specifically defined situations. The act
by admin / on 16 June, 2011
What safety issues should I consider for my construction business
There are a variety of potential dangers and hazards looming everywhere around a construction site. Slips and falls rank among the most common, with
by admin / on 15 June, 2011
Understanding COBRA Benefits& Workers Compensation
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)...
