Employee drug testing programs continue to be a hot topic and are essential for most businesses—the restaurant and hospitality industry is no exception. Are they legal? Do employers have to have an employee drug testing policy? Or what if you own multiple businesses in different states? Do the rules change? Below we cover some of the most common questions surrounding employee drug testing and workers’ compensation benefits.
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How to Prevent Burns in the Kitchen
Restaurants are fast paced environments with many opportunities for an employee to receive a burn injury. The Burn Foundation estimates that 12,000 burns occur annually in the Food Service Industry. A third-degree burn can be produced from a temperature of 150⁰ F with one second of exposure and many items in a common kitchen are well in excess of 150⁰ F. Burns can leave a business shorthanded while an employee is healing and lead to increased workers compensation or liability costs. Care should be taken to ensure the safety of employees.
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Insurance Case Study: Recovering from Property Damage & Employee Injury
In this case study, an accident caused by a customer resulted in serious employee injuries and significant property damage.
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Insurance Cost: Calculating Workers Compensation Premium
Okay, maybe that was just me.
So, why am I talking about car insurance? Well, it’s because most people understand car insurance. We know, for example, that a 16‐year‐old boy driving a sports car typically pays higher premiums than a middle‐aged married woman in a minivan, right? Statistically, teenage boys are more likely to cause accidents, report claims, and cost insurers more money than middle‐aged women. As a result, their premiums are higher. This is how insurance works: the greater the loss potential, the higher the premium. (more…)
6 Construction Job Site Safety Tips
Workers Compensation: Employee or Independent Contractor?
Case Study: Workers Compensation and Subrogation – Recovering Money and Lowering Insurance Premiums
Case Study: Timely Reporting of Workers Compensation Claims
Tips for Reporting Insurance Claims
Key types of claims that should be reported as soon as possible: (more…)