May 9, 2019
Workers' compensation and home office telecommutingEmployees who are injured while taking a short break from work can be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. What happens when the injury occurs while the employee is working from home?
July 25, 2018
"Ban the Box" doesn't prevent criminal background check"Ban the box" is a national movement that prevents employers from asking about criminal history prior to interviewing applicants. In some cases, criminal background checks can be a useful hiring tool.
July 11, 2018
What the 'gig economy' means for worker protectionsA growing gig economy might leave some workers with gaps in workers' compensation and other protections.
June 13, 2018
Are your workers independent contractors or employees?Employers' workers' compensation requirements differ for workers considered employees versus those considered independent contractors.
March 1, 2018
Wisconsin law makes workers’ compensation ‘exclusive remedy’ for temp worker injuriesWisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill into law on February 28 that prevents temporary employees who sustain work injuries from suing their employers, rather than going through workers’ compensation.
November 15, 2017
Are injuries at a work holiday party compensable?Although in most cases injuries that occur during a work holiday party would not be compensable, there are some exceptions.
June 30, 2017
Do volunteers qualify for workers' compensation?Volunteers generally aren’t eligible for workers' compensation benefits, but there are exceptions, and state laws can differ.
April 19, 2017
What Iowa’s new workers’ compensation changes meanIowa’s workers’ compensation system will see some significant changes on July 1, 2017, under a bill signed into law by Gov. Terry Branstad in March.
August 4, 2016
Wisconsin medical board adopts opioid prescribing guidelinesThe Wisconsin Medical Examining Board adopted new guidelines for prescribing opioid painkillers aimed at combating heroin use.
July 30, 2015
Minnesota implements new rules for prescribing opioid painkillersTo prevent injured workers from ending up with painkiller addictions, the state of Minnesota has adopted stronger requirements for prescribing physicians.
