Controlling workers compensation costs requires consistent investigation and a standard claims management processes. In an on-the-job injury or illness, something happened, somewhere, to somebody. In the realm of workers compensation the something,... Read more »

Virtually any information that is kept secret and is considered to be of value may constitute a trade secret. This includes not only scientific and technical data, but also marketing strategies, product... Read more »

In a 5 to 4 opinion in Garcetti v. Ceballos (No. 04-473) authored by Justice Kennedy and joined by Justices Roberts, Scalia, Thomas, and Alito, the Supreme Court held that government employees... Read more »

My motivation in writing this article series at this time is to put a spotlight on the vital issue of violence in the workplace. I had been planning to write this series... Read more »

What 300 benefit managers were talking about last week: Consumer-Driven Health Plans and Health Awareness Strategies. Read more »

Many employers take advantage of the fluctuating hours method of paying salaried nonexempt employees. The DOL's Wage & Hour Division, however, recently issued an opinion letter pointing out an important drawback... Read more »

If you use H-1B visas, then you probably know that the annual quota for H-1B visas was reached at the end of May 2006. That is frightening news. Read more »

According to recent studies, the workforce of America is rapidly changing and growing more diverse in nature. It is anticipated that over the next few decades, the primary percentage of new growth... Read more »

Employers need to be certain they are providing a comprehensive program that meets all Federal expectations, including preventive education for your employees. Such a program can include: * Supervisor and management training. *... Read more »