April 29, 2021
Increasing blue light exposure has a dark sideRelatively short exposure to blue light can temporarily stimulate the brain and improve mood. Prolonged exposure, however, is likely to damage retinal cells over time.
April 29, 2021
Tips to cut down on virtual meeting fatigueA recent study by global staffing firm Robert Half indicates that workers may be suffering from video call fatigue. Among the 1,000 people surveyed, 76% said they participate in virtual meetings and that they spend about one-third of their workday in front of a camera.
April 29, 2021
Subrogation: When third parties bear responsibility for work injuriesWhen one of your employees is injured in the course and scope of employment and a negligent third party bears some responsibility, we can sometimes recover a portion or all of the workers’ compensation claim costs from the responsible party through subrogation.
February 3, 2021
Workers’ compensation waiting periodsWhat workers' compensation waiting periods are, what they mean for bringing employees back to work and how they differ between states.
January 26, 2021
Reporting injuries to OSHA and your workers' comp insurer — what's the difference?You must report all workplace injuries to your workers’ compensation insurer, but in some cases you must also report injuries to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
January 26, 2021
How your workers’ compensation e-mod is calculatedYour e-mod is used to calculate your workers’ compensation premium that’s based on your workers’ compensation claims experience.
January 20, 2021
Four quick tips for safe snow shoveling this winterFollow these four tips to reduce the risk of injuries while shoveling snow, so you can get back inside safely.
January 14, 2021
Easy way to avoid winter falls: Step down, not out.Using the “Step down, not out” method when getting out of a vehicle or stepping off a curb forces you to stand up or step flat footed, eliminating the chances of slipping.
December 29, 2020
Iowa commissioner deems rotator cuff a ‘shoulder’ injuryIowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Joseph Cortese determined that an injury to a muscle in the rotator cuff is considered a shoulder injury for the purpose of determining permanent partial disability benefits.
December 29, 2020
MN Supreme Court addresses workers’ compensation caseThe Minnesota Supreme Court addressed the rights of intervenors in workers’ compensation proceedings in the August 12, 2020, decision of Koehnen v. Flagship Marine Company and Auto Owners Insurance Company.
