Monthly Archives: November 2013

Drugs Policies and Safety Programs relating to the Workplace

We don’t need another Lindsey Lohan story on Star Magazine to point out the ill effects drugs can have on our lives, but when it comes to the workplace; slowed response times, blurry vision, impeded depth perception to name a … Continue reading

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Directors and Officers Insurance

Many small business owners believe that their general liability insurance or umbrella business insurance policies will cover claims involving directors and officers of the company.  However, general liability policies do not respond to management liability lawsuits. Some also believe that D&O insurance is … Continue reading

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Workers Compensation Payroll Audit – Process and Result

It’s important for employers to fully understand the nuts and bolts of a workers comp audit.  Many employer find themselves owing huge audit bills due to poor planning or attempting to reduce the startup cost for coverage. Workers Compensation insurance … Continue reading

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Evolution of Workers Compensation

According to The Iowa Orthopedic Journal,  workers compensation insurance in its basic form can be dated back as far as 2050 BC from ancient Sumeria and similar forms of compensation are seen in Greek, Roman, Arab and Chinese law to … Continue reading

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Creating a Safer Working Environment in Restaurants

All workplaces should aspire to be as safe as possible for a number of reasons. At the top of the reasons to focus on safety is to keep your employees healthy and happy. Safety also helps to reduce the cost … Continue reading

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How Missouri Workers Compensation Changes will Affect Employers in 2014

With January 1 right around the corner, many business owners are anticipating the impending changes for workers compensation rates, rules, and regulations in MO. Insurance is a major concern for business owners as it is a critical portion of their … Continue reading

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