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Employees Want to Know Their Organization is Focused on Workplace Safety

HR Bartender

While compliance is important when we’re hiring someone , there are also other moments during the employee life cycle when we must think about compliance. They also want to know that when incidents or illnesses happen – because they might – the organization follows all the proper administration. Enjoy the read!).

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Medical Certification Important for Workers’ Comp Claim Absences

HRWatchdog

We have an employee with an active workerscompensation claim. We agreed with the employee that he would work a normal 40-hour-per-week schedule with exceptions for doctor’s appointments or therapy related to his injury. What recourse do we have? Other laws may provide that right.

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Hot Temperatures Can Lead to More Workplace Injuries

HRWatchdog

An Institute of Labor Economics study gathered 18 years of California’s workerscompensation system claims and compared it to the daily temperature data, and found that hotter temperatures cause approximately 20,000 injuries each year. Younger workers and men were more substantially at risk for injury.

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Workers’ Comp Coverage Immediately Expanded for COVID-19 Infections

HRWatchdog

On September 17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed SB 1159 , which goes into effect immediately, expanding workerscompensation coverage for employees who contract COVID-19 through the year 2022. Usually, employees need to present evidence to establish their illness or injury is work-related to qualify for benefits. Presumptions.

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Workers’ Compensation Insurance Is Not Optional

HRWatchdog

Not properly maintaining workerscompensation insurance coverage is costly for employers. The California Labor Commissioner’s Office reminds employers that they must maintain valid workerscompensation insurance coverage for all workers, including part-time employees. Other penalties. Not a member?

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Safe Reopening for Workers, Employers’ FAQs Answered

HRWatchdog

On July 28, 2020, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) issued guidance, “ Safe Reopening FAQs for Workers and Employers ,” addressing a number of workplace-related issues as employers and employees continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. Employer Obligations to Keep the Workplace and Employees Safe.