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Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears

Florida Workers' Comp

There was no Americans with Disabilities Act, no Family Medical Leave Act, and even the ground-breaking Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was not even a decade old. First, the National Commission was enabled by the same law that created OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

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It’s a Match! How to Create an Equitable Compensation System That Fits You

HR Digest

As 2023 draws to a close and companies begin to settle on the wages and hikes for the next year, the question of how to create an equitable compensation system might flash in everyone’s mind—if briefly. Building a conscious pay system requires conscious policies and practices that support such an initiative.

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Are Workers’ Comp Insurers ready for what comes next in the COVID-19 crisis?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Operational challenges and risks Like other employers, workers’ compensation insurers and regulators face significant operational challenges during this crisis including: Who is essential to keep us operating? Are we able to safely and securely leverage technology so staff can work remotely?