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Month: March 2017
Employer must consider Reasonable Accommodations after FMLA expires
On March 3, 2017, Real Estate Services giant Cushman & Wakefield, headquartered in Chicago), agreed to a $100,000 settlement with the EEOC to resolve a disability lawsuit involving an Administrative Assistant with breast cancer. A nine (9) year employee requested a medical leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for bre...
What the most desired employee benefits in 2017?
Employee benefits are important to attract quality employees. As the economy continues to improve in 2017, Florida’s small and mid-sized businesses must recognize that a competitive benefits package is necessary to attract and retain the right employees and fill critical positions. If your company is not a high tech company and not tryin...
Misuse of Prescription Medication Impacts 70% of Businesses
Itasca, IL – This month, the National Safety Council (NSC) released a survey showing that extent of opioid misuse in the United States, that should concern all business owners. More than 70% of U.S. employers are feeling the direct impact of prescription drug misuse in their workplaces. The NSC states that it is the first......
Can a pregnant employee use hazardous chemicals at work?
Employers are concerned about the well-being of employees. Companies are required to follow hundreds of federal and state safety rules, including OSHA regulations, and are financially responsible for workplace injuries and illnesses suffered by employees. So, it is not surprising that company owners and managers are concerned for the well-being o...
OSHA Recordability for employee injuries – test your knowledge
The OSHA general recordability criteria are listed in Section 1904.7 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and every non-exempted employer should carefully review the criteria so that the requirements are followed, but that injuries are not over reported. Over-reporting of employee injuries will create a higher injury rate, and may lead to a...
New updated CHIP model notice released in 2017
In February 2017 the Department of Labor issued an updated model notice for employers to provide information on eligibility for premium assistance under Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is now available for employers. Employers that provide insurance coverage in states with premium assistance through Medicaid or CHI...
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