Employment Practices

Insurance Industry Forecasts Strong Growth and Hiring In Next 12 Months

Insurance industry poised for growth as 79% expect revenue increases and half plan workforce expansion in the coming 12 months, according to report by Jacobson Group and Aon.

From the U.S. Air Force to Insurance: Insights on Authenticity, Belonging, and Doing the Right Thing

Employers Prioritize Mental, Physical Support Over Financial Wellbeing

Employers Struggle to Manage Rising Health Care Costs

Business Leaders Struggle to Manage Risks Associated With Megatrends: Survey

Recently in Employment Practices

A Rule Too Far?

The most recent revision to OSHA’s reporting and recordkeeping rule may turn certain common safety practices into regulatory violations.

Repurposing Aging Captives

Companies that let their captives gather dust could be missing out on savings opportunities.

A Salary Threshold Working Over Time

On Dec. 1, the U.S. government is raising the minimum salary threshold on paying overtime to white collar workers.

Risk Favors the Prepared

Businesses that focus on resiliency will benefit in the long run.

Distress Signals

There are a growing number of resources available to address employee mental health issues.

IAM: Keeping an Eye on Internal Programs and Practices

Clear documentation is one way to avoid litigation and other hazards in the practice of integrated absence management.

Hunting ADA Violations

Heightened scrutiny by the EEOC and DOL fuels litigation and shows a need for greater employer awareness.

Presumption of Responsibility

Designating certain diseases as work hazards speeds up claims and streamlines the system, but may increase costs.

Nobody Likes a Bully. Or Do We?

Risk managers should expand prohibitions on workplace bullying.

Transgender Challenges

North Carolina’s dispute with the federal government over transgender use of bathrooms affects the wider issue of workplace discrimination.

Hire for Integrity

Ever wish your company could go back and un-hire a bad apple? Hiring for integrity can minimize regrets as well as claims costs.

Momentum Builds for Single Leave Mandate

Adoption of paid family leave is becoming more widespread, but employers are struggling with a complex mix of rules and policies.

Overseas Employees at Risk

Undisciplined insurance purchasing practices leave dangerous gaps for expats.

Employment Law Outlook

Litigation against employers continues to rise.

Workplace Retaliation Revisited

The EEOC has revised its guidelines concerning worker retaliation, but opinions on the changes are mixed.

Businesses Prepare for Zika Threat

Employers face liability risks if the child of a traveling or expat female employee is infected.

U.S. Steel Lawsuit Could Impact Reporting Policies

If the Department of Labor wins the case, all companies may have to revise rules for immediate reporting of injuries.

The Growing Profession: Absence Management

Savvy companies are weighing the benefits of offering paid leave to valued employees against the cost of adding skilled absence managers.

Employment Law Outlook for 2016

Litigation against employers continues to rise, often with significant financial consequences.

Embrace Integration to Benefit From It

Just because integrated absence management is hard to achieve doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be attempted.