The leave management environment is increasingly complex, and costly.

The Germanwings tragedy reinforces the notion that employees must have unfettered access to mental health services.

Recent accidents highlight risk management challenges of long hours and tough road conditions.

Food production that involves certain types of additives or flavorings can put employees at serious risk and create workers’ comp liabilities for employers.

Three recent pro-union decisions by the NLRB make it more difficult for employers.

Whether in the office or at home, employee stress exposes organizations and their insurers to increased risk.

Three recent NLRB decisions make it more difficult for employers. GOP control of Congress probably won’t make a difference.

Working overseas poses countless risks for employers and employees. Presented by Travelers.

To meet the challenges of the future, organizations must focus on education.

Government agencies are cracking down on employees who deliberately misclassify workers.

As business travel increases, risk managers need intelligence and communication systems to keep employees safe.

Marine, aviation and energy sector losses accounted for much of the losses. Employee training would help.

A jury will have to decide whether an employer’s post-accident drug testing constitutes a “disability-related inquiry” in violation of the ADA.

“Phubbing” – or phone snubbing – can compromise work relationships and pose a serious business risk.

The opioid epidemic is addressed by detoxification programs.

Resentful employees can undermine leadership, sabotaging productivity.

Create mechanisms to address rumors before they become seen as the truth.

OSHA is cracking down on employers suspected of violating whistleblower protection provisions.

Women remain poorly represented in executive and leadership positions at insurance companies.

New definition of “employee” in commercial goods transportation industry curbs misclassification.