Subcontractors: Workers' Compensation Risks vs Benefits
Waivers of subrogation present interesting issues in most contracts, but they can pose particular problems within the context of worker’s compensation. Companies who are not careful with ... READ MORE
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Are Joint Employers Going To Wait It Out For A New NLRB?
August 2016, the National Labor Relations Board issued its decision in the Browning-Ferris case. That decision significantly revised the National Labor Relations Board test for determining ... READ MORE
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Personal Devices at Work Threaten Network Security
As cyber security events make headline news, businesses have to examine their cyber practices to reduce their vulnerabilities. The damages and losses from cyber events continue to increase; ... READ MORE
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How A Waiver Of Subrogation Could Impact Your Business
.Often times, companies are more focused on the more fundamental aspects of a contract, like price and timelines for completion of tasks. They may overlook some terms that seem more like ... READ MORE
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Kicking The Opioid Problem In Workers' Compensation
Prescription painkillers create unique problems in the world of workers compensation. Doctors in all fields have grown more aware of the issues created by prescribing potentially addictive ... READ MORE
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Navigating The Pits & Perils Of Reservation Of Rights
A lot can happen in the early part of an insurance company’s handling of a claim. The insurer must often begin its own investigation of a claim at the same time it prepares to defend itself ... READ MORE
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The Risks Of A Compromised IOT Device Can Affect Your Business
In November 2016, the National Institute of Standards and Technology released Special Publication 800-160. This document constitutes NIST’s approach to securing internet-enabled devices ... READ MORE
Posted by Charlie E. Bernier
Vitale v. Schering Plough Is Going To NJ Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently accepted a case that could have far reaching implications for how employee relations and worker’s compensation are handled moving forward. The case, ... READ MORE
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Wage And Hour Claims Can Stack Up Against Employers
Wage and Hour litigation continues to increase across most types of businesses in the United States. The number of cases filed in the US reached an all-time high in 2015. Unsurprisingly, ... READ MORE
Posted by Kevin Forbes