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April 2010
Articles
What employers should know about Health Care Reform
While there is still uncertainty regarding the final picture of health care reform, the Patient Protection and Affordability Act is law and employers need to know...
Economic cost of obesity a heavy burden on employers
Absenteeism, lower productivity and higher claims costs are increasingly linked to obesity. Addressing the issue can improve the bottom line and employee morale...
OSHA on the prowl. Will you be next?
With increased funding and a mandate to crack down on underreporting and safety violations there has been a significant uptick in OSHA enforcement activity. For employers this means...
Frequently Asked Questions of the DOL
Know the top questions employees are asking the DOL...
Legal corner: Two significant cases
A recent court decision addressed whether an injured worker, fired for reasons unrelated to the injury, can continue to receive benefits, while another addressed the issue of requiring a functional capacity evaluation when legitimate safety concerns exist...
Productivity losses among depressed workers
A recent study in the February issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicineconcludes that even when depressed patients are treated with antidepressants, there are substantial productivity losses...
Case Study
Error in classification ruling nearly costs auto repair company thousands in higher premiums
The classification process is complex; knowing the law pays dividends...
Things You should Know
Tool to help combat musculoskeletal disorders
Motor carriers can now enroll in pre-employment screening program
Online curriculum in violence and injury prevention
OSHA recommendations for late night retailers
OSHA publishes etool for electric power industry
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Fast Fact
of the Month
Economic cost of obesity: 39 million lost work days per year.