This document outlines strategies that employers can implement to contain the costs of workers' compensation. It discusses establishing a written cost-reduction program, evaluating claims history, monitoring compliance with applicable laws, partnering with insurance brokers, and implementing proactive safety programs. The key recommendation is that employers must be committed to reducing costs from the top-down and make it a company-wide priority.
This program will cover the hottest topics in labor and employment law for 2015, including EEOC’s strategic initiatives, recent wage and hour developments, the NLRB’s encroachment into the non-union workplace, policy issues to consider in the year ahead, continuing questions about social media challenges, and more. This program will be a fast-paced look at these and various other trends that will impact employers this year and beyond, and will be aimed at enabling participants to get ahead of the curve to identify potential risks within their organizations.
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• Agency Update
• EEOC Strategic Initiatives
• Medical Issues in the Workplace
• Wage and Hour Developments
• The NLRB in Your Workplace
• Social Media Challenges
• Unemployment
• Reminders and Next Steps
This program will cover the hottest topics in labor and employment law for 2015, including EEOC’s strategic initiatives, recent wage and hour developments, the NLRB’s encroachment into the non-union workplace, policy issues to consider in the year ahead, continuing questions about social media challenges, and more. This program will be a fast-paced look at these and various other trends that will impact employers this year and beyond, and will be aimed at enabling participants to get ahead of the curve to identify potential risks within their organizations.
• Goals for this webinar - Agenda
• Agency Update
• EEOC Strategic Initiatives
• Medical Issues in the Workplace
• Wage and Hour Developments
• The NLRB in Your Workplace
• Social Media Challenges
• Unemployment
• Reminders and Next Steps
Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) and Workers CompensationTom Daly
Please join us for a discussion with Cleve Daigle, Vice President of Hartwig Moss Insurance Agency (HMIA). Below are some of the topics Cleve will be discussing.
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- Facts about Employment Practices Lawsuits
- Best Defenses against Employment Practices Lawsuits
Worker's Compensation Insurance:
- History of Worker’s Compensation Insurance
- 4 Types of Benefits Provided by Worker’s Comp Insurance
- Employers Liability Coverage
- What’s Best for Business Owners - Worker’s Comp or Medical Insurance?
- Best Defenses against Employment Practices Lawsuits
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* Financial Reporting
* Health & Safety
* Human Rights
* Employment Standards
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Every potential job applicant, employee who enters your workplace, and every former employee who leaves it, represents a potential plaintiff in a lawsuit against your company. This is increasingly true in these difficult economic times. An employee may believe he or she has been discriminated against, harassed, or subjected to retaliation. The employee may just be looking for money - or payback. If your company finds itself in a lawsuit tomorrow, will it be ready to defend its business decisions? In this seminar, Mr. Ussery will discuss the most common factors that motivate employees to sue their employers. More importantly, he will discuss the steps your company can take to defend against liability, if not avoid the lawsuit all together.
Proactive Health Care Regulatory Compliance - Proactive Compliance Initiative...Epstein Becker Green
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While the platform proceeds with expansion and other accretive initiatives, it is also critical to establish a parallel work stream focused on the establishment or expansion of a platform’s compliance program commensurate with the platform’s existing and growing operations. The platform should have an appropriate compliance infrastructure, such as designated compliance personnel, training, background checks for employees, reporting mechanisms for employees, documented remediation of any identified issues, and ongoing self-audits of billing, coding, and documentation. Key subjects of compliance are fraud, waste and abuse, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the ability to respond to audits, licensure, the corporate practice of medicine, and other key regulatory compliance areas. Establishing and being able to demonstrate an effectively operating compliance function will help lower uncertainties and enhance a platform’s value upon an exit.
The fourth webinar in this series will address different approaches to enhancing compliance initiatives for platform companies to employ as they continue existing operations and expand operations via integrating new acquisitions. These proactive efforts can be effectuated in a cost-effective manner and be a key investment towards enhancing overall value of the growing platform.
Visit https://www.ebglaw.com/events/proactive-compliance-initiatives-for-private-equity-platform-companies-proactive-health-care-regulatory-compliance/
These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law that sets minimum standards for employee benefit plans maintained by private-sector employers. ERISA includes requirements for both retirement plans (for example, 401(k) plans) and welfare benefit plans (for example, group health plans). ERISA has been amended many times over the years, expanding the protections available to welfare benefit plan participants and beneficiaries.
The Department of Labor (DOL), through its Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), enforces most of ERISA’s provisions. Violating ERISA can have serious and costly consequences for employers that sponsor welfare benefit plans, either through DOL enforcement actions and penalty assessments or through participant lawsuits.
Kris Tanner & Dan Ditto provide detailed information about recent HR updates and laws to help keep your business compliant in 2021.
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Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) and Workers CompensationTom Daly
Please join us for a discussion with Cleve Daigle, Vice President of Hartwig Moss Insurance Agency (HMIA). Below are some of the topics Cleve will be discussing.
Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI):
- What types of employee-related lawsuits are covered?
- Facts about Employment Practices Lawsuits
- Best Defenses against Employment Practices Lawsuits
Worker's Compensation Insurance:
- History of Worker’s Compensation Insurance
- 4 Types of Benefits Provided by Worker’s Comp Insurance
- Employers Liability Coverage
- What’s Best for Business Owners - Worker’s Comp or Medical Insurance?
- Best Defenses against Employment Practices Lawsuits
Top 5 Labor/Employment Law Risks for a Company in 2010Tom Daly
Do you know what a company’s top 5 risks are, from a labor-employment law standpoint? Our speaker, Ben Banta with The Kullman Law Firm will discuss those risks, which include the recently expanded federal disability law (ADA), cutting-edge workplace privacy issues, state laws that you may not know about, and much more.
An Overview presentation of Legal Issues facing a Home Based Business (This is not legal advice)("No representation is made that the quality of services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers")
As the economy recovers and new legislation is passed, the liabilities faced by CEOs are constantly changing. Pivotal is here to keep you informed of these liabilites from the HR perspective. We'll cover topics such as:
* Financial Reporting
* Health & Safety
* Human Rights
* Employment Standards
Top Ten Reasons Employees Sue Their EmployerPraxiom
Every potential job applicant, employee who enters your workplace, and every former employee who leaves it, represents a potential plaintiff in a lawsuit against your company. This is increasingly true in these difficult economic times. An employee may believe he or she has been discriminated against, harassed, or subjected to retaliation. The employee may just be looking for money - or payback. If your company finds itself in a lawsuit tomorrow, will it be ready to defend its business decisions? In this seminar, Mr. Ussery will discuss the most common factors that motivate employees to sue their employers. More importantly, he will discuss the steps your company can take to defend against liability, if not avoid the lawsuit all together.
Proactive Health Care Regulatory Compliance - Proactive Compliance Initiative...Epstein Becker Green
Epstein Becker Green Webinar - "Proactive Compliance Initiatives for Private Equity Platform Companies: Proactive Health Care Regulatory Compliance" - with Attorneys John W. Eriksen, Joshua J. Freemire, and Kevin J. Ryan - October 23, 2018.
While the platform proceeds with expansion and other accretive initiatives, it is also critical to establish a parallel work stream focused on the establishment or expansion of a platform’s compliance program commensurate with the platform’s existing and growing operations. The platform should have an appropriate compliance infrastructure, such as designated compliance personnel, training, background checks for employees, reporting mechanisms for employees, documented remediation of any identified issues, and ongoing self-audits of billing, coding, and documentation. Key subjects of compliance are fraud, waste and abuse, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the ability to respond to audits, licensure, the corporate practice of medicine, and other key regulatory compliance areas. Establishing and being able to demonstrate an effectively operating compliance function will help lower uncertainties and enhance a platform’s value upon an exit.
The fourth webinar in this series will address different approaches to enhancing compliance initiatives for platform companies to employ as they continue existing operations and expand operations via integrating new acquisitions. These proactive efforts can be effectuated in a cost-effective manner and be a key investment towards enhancing overall value of the growing platform.
Visit https://www.ebglaw.com/events/proactive-compliance-initiatives-for-private-equity-platform-companies-proactive-health-care-regulatory-compliance/
These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.
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Kris Tanner & Dan Ditto provide detailed information about recent HR updates and laws to help keep your business compliant in 2021.
As a co-employer, we're excited to help our clients continue to grow and achieve their business goals in 2021.
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A Look Ahead: 5 Employment Law Trends to Watch in 2019ComplyRight, Inc.
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It’s a new year, with fresh challenges and opportunities for small business employers. What are the key employment law developments most likely to influence your workplace in 2019? Although we don’t have a crystal ball, we do have a keen understanding of the issues expected to heat up this year.
Sampling of training program material for health care fraud, abuse and compliance training for health care providers. contact Chiropractic Compliance Consultants for more at 913-369-9000, or visit our website at cccpfc.com
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Considering the possible implications of a complaint that goes to the SEC or DOJ, it’s in every company’s best interest to handle internal whistleblower complaints effectively, no matter where they come from.
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Sustainability has become an increasingly critical topic as the world recognizes the need to protect our planet and its resources for future generations. Sustainability means meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It involves long-term planning and consideration of the consequences of our actions. The goal is to create strategies that ensure the long-term viability of People, Planet, and Profit.
Leading companies such as Nike, Toyota, and Siemens are prioritizing sustainable innovation in their business models, setting an example for others to follow. In this Sustainability training presentation, you will learn key concepts, principles, and practices of sustainability applicable across industries. This training aims to create awareness and educate employees, senior executives, consultants, and other key stakeholders, including investors, policymakers, and supply chain partners, on the importance and implementation of sustainability.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts that form the foundation of sustainability within corporate environments.
2. Explore the sustainability implementation model, focusing on effective measures and reporting strategies to track and communicate sustainability efforts.
3. Identify and define best practices and critical success factors essential for achieving sustainability goals within organizations.
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2. Principles and Practices of Sustainability
3. Measures and Reporting in Sustainability
4. Sustainability Implementation & Best Practices
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1. Containing the Cost of Workers’ Compensation Presented by:Steven M. Bernstein, Esq. (813) 769-7513 Fisher & PhillipsLLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW Solutions at Work® www.laborlawyers.com Atlanta · Charlotte · Chicago · Cleveland · Columbia · Dallas · Denver · Fort Lauderdale · Houston · Irvine · Kansas City · Las Vegas · Los Angeles Louisville · New England · New Jersey · New Orleans · Orlando · Philadelphia · Phoenix · Portland · San Diego · San Francisco · Tampa · Washington, DC
2. Origins of Workers’ Comp Instituted by States at Turn of Century Job safety was a major problem Employers were constantly in court Workers' Comp was seen as a way out Means of feeding family and paying medical bills Means of spreading the risk & reducing litigation Employers welcomed the exclusion
3. A Century Later The System Has Turned Into a Monster By all accounts, it is out of control Entitlement/lottery mentality Cottage industries Talk of legislative reform goes nowhere
15. Struck down as ambiguous in Murray caseIn 2009, HB 930 restored attorney fee caps Amended §440.34(3) to remove ambiguity Claimant no longer entitled to “reasonable fee based on hourly rate Has dramatically reduced state insurance rates No longer among top 10 in country Constitutional challenges remain a possibility
16. HOW DID WE GET HERE? Doctors More "specialists" backing fraudulent claims Medical expenses amount to 40% of benefit costs Doctor shopping is common Encouraged to overtreat patients Need more objective definitions for impairment
17. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE State Legislation Statutory reform Settlement mechanisms Anti-fraud legislation Special investigative units Drug-free workplace program Anti-Retaliation Statute
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19. SO WHAT CAN YOU DO? Experience has taught us that it takes commitment from the top down. You must commit to a written plan that is tailored to the needs of your organization. Cost-containment is a cultural mindset. This culture must be embraced from the highest levels within the organization. It must also pushed down to the lowest levels of supervision and beyond. Someone must be accountable for execution.
20. ESTABLISH A COST-REDUCTIONPROGRAM Put it in writing Make someone responsible Give them time, resources and authority Implement across company lines Make cost reduction a top priority Allocate cost between departments
21. EVALUATE YOUR CLAIMS HISTORY Get an overview Ask why costs are so high Evaluate claims over 5-year period Avoid generalizations Compile objective and accurate information Look for general patterns Review files for suspect claims Review OSHA 200 and 300 logs
22. GET ACQUAINTED WITH STATEPROCEDURES Knowledge is essential State laws may vary Don't leave it up to your lawyer or carrier Get personally involved Provide input on settlement vs. litigation Don't wait until the claim is filed Attend educational updates
23. MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITHAPPLICABLE LAW Audit your plan for compliance Select employees carefully, but legally Train supervisors on ADA, FMLAand other laws Observe State drug testing and retaliation laws Observe bargaining obligations
24. NETWORK WITH AREA EMPLOYERS Seek out employers in your area/industry Develop sources of information Explore risk sharing possibilities Participate in local, State and national business associations/chambers
25. PARTNER WITH YOUR INSURANCEBROKER Require periodic file reviews Work towards resolution Attend mediations and hearings Treat all claims as a significant concern Demand timely disposition Question reserve amounts and practices Consider unbundled services Obtain access to on-line claims systems Access adjuster notes and follow progress Weigh in on case strategy
26. KNOW YOUR INSURANCE POLICYINSIDE-OUT Don’t just accept the policy in front of you Read it with a critical eye Follow the money Correlation between current experience and future premiums Who pays for safeguards? Who picks the attorneys? How does adjuster get paid?
27. LOOK OUT FOR CONFLICTINGINTERESTS Develop working knowledge of your policy Claim handlers may have different interests Discuss any concerns with adjusters and attorneys Inviting competitive bids every 3-5 years Ensure the most competitive pricing. As organization's representative, always look out for its best interests...alone
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29. MAKE SAFETY A CONDITION OFEMPLOYMENT Enforce a “zero-tolerance” safety policy Drive the right incentives Use the “carrot and the stick” Change the mindset Apply safety rules uniformly and consistently
30. DEVELOP EFFECTIVE SAFETY PROGRAMS Safety and health management programs Periodic self-audits Safety committees Accident/Incident investigation Training Disciplinary procedures
31. USE MEANINGFUL REPORTING FORMS Avoid canned forms Devise personalized documents Use them consistently Pin down the employee's story Attach witness statements Obtain signature of management
32. CHOOSE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS CAREFULLY Choosing from a panel or going outside Choose primary care providers carefully Develop trusting relationship Give doctor a workplace tour Battle of doctors Get the best one you can Controlling primary care = controlling cost Set up claim management protocols Develop relationship over time
33. RETAIN AGGRESSIVE ATTORNEYS AND ADJUSTERS Retain the right to choose Negotiate into policy Insist on prompt communication Shop around Look for creative ideas/strategies Insist on individualized attention One who puts your interests first Avoid contingency fees on gross billing Make sure they actually process the bill
34. TAKE ACTION ON EACH FILE SEPARATELY Every file is different Review every file on its own Don't assume it is getting individual attention Select a separate course of action Negotiate for unilateral authority Move quickly and be proactive Look for indications of fraud Use counsel to obtain privilege Be a “squeaky wheel” Recognize OSHA, multi-employer and civil litigation exposure
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36. HIRE DEFENSIVELY Use a comprehensive application Conduct thorough reference checks Consider credit checks Interview effectively Terminate for falsifying information Focus on pattern absenteeism Avoid prohibited inquiries Use introductory period aggressively
37. ADMINISTER AGILITY TESTS Job-related and consistent with business necessity Can applicant perform essential functions? Have them show you how they would do task Administer to employees in same classification
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39. MAKE LEGAL POST-OFFER INQUIRIES Take advantage of window of opportunity Consider mandatory post-offer exam Condition offer on exam results Inquire into pre-existing conditions that may qualify for subsequent injury trust funds Reduce chance of injury/increase effectiveness
40. ASSIGN WORKERS TO JOBS THEY CAN PERFORM Determine essential functions of each job Identify job-related qualification standards Ascertain physical requirements Consider specific, updated job descriptions No need to create new position Consider reassignment to vacant position Stress safety at orientation
41. APPLY A UNIFORM MEDICAL LEAVE POLICY Consider medical authorization prior to return Put it in writing, disseminate and train managers FMLA need not interfere Run FMLA leave concurrently Consider termination on leave expiration ADA accommodation issues Give COBRA notice
42. PERIODICALLY EXAMINE CURRENT EMPLOYEES Job-related and consistent with business necessity Fitness for duty exams Determine whether employees remain able to perform essential job functions Mandated DOT, OSHA and other testing
43. CONSIDER MANAGED CARE ARRANGEMENTS Must be approved by Agency for Health Care Administration Coordinates medical care to reduce unnecessary treatment or cost Programs must include written statement of objectives and procedures for dealing with sub-standard medical services May request utilization review by Division of Workers’ Compensation at (850) 413-3100
44. ENCOURAGE OPTIONAL TESTING PROGRAMS Adopt a voluntary health program Provide opportunities and reminders Consider wellness programs, blood pressure screening, cancer detection, etc.
45. PROMPTLY RETURN EMPLOYEES TO WORK Bone of contention Light duty implications of FMLA/ADA Consider temporary light duty Explain terms at outset Designate a coordinator to assist in return Show genuine concern Reassure employee Keep them involved Eliminate incentives not to work
46. CREATE TRANSITIONAL DUTY PROGRAMS Establish firm time-tables 90-day programs are the norm Provide additional 90 days at mgmt. discretion Enforce the time frame uniformly Don't create long-term under-classes
47. TRAIN MANAGERS TO BECOST-CUTTERS Front-line supervisors have greatest impact First line of defense Educate them on true cost of insurance Respond immediately/report accidents Refer to appropriate physician Train on accident investigations Know safety procedures Accident diagnosis and prevention Show personal concern for employee Recognize fraudulent claims Reinforce good behavior
48. TRAIN EMPLOYEES TO WORK SAFELY Implement a comprehensive safety program Consider a safety committee Continuously publish/update safety rules Require prompt injury reporting Enforce all safety rules Respond with appropriate discipline Consider safety bonuses, gain sharing and other incentives
49. MANAGE INJURIES BEFORE THEY MANAGE YOU Follow up with worker by telephone Adopt a pro-active approach Involve supervisor in return process Emphasize prompt treatment and early return Consider a "transitional work center" Re-design jobs to improve ergonomics Computerize claims data
51. Fisher & PhillipsLLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW Solutions at Work® Final Questions Steven M. Bernstein Fisher & Phillips LLP 2300 SunTrust Financial Centre 401 E. Jackson Street Tampa, Florida 33602 smb@laborlawyers.com (813) 769-7500 Atlanta · Charlotte · Chicago · Cleveland · Columbia · Dallas · Denver · Fort Lauderdale · Houston · Irvine · Kansas City · Las Vegas · Los Angeles Louisville · New England · New Jersey · New Orleans · Orlando · Philadelphia · Phoenix · Portland · San Diego · San Francisco · Tampa · Washington, DC