Monthly Archives:: November 2012

Working While Sick Can Cost Employers

According to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers’ compensation claims from “employees working at a diminished capacity” because of a flu or cold cost businesses $250 billion each year. The report shows that sick workers usually perform below their normal standards and the likelihood for injury increases when employees try to work… Read more »

Security Cameras Can Reduce Fraudulent Workers’ Comp Claims

Surveillance cameras can help companies prevent fraudulent workers’ compensation claims, but employers must ensure they follow appropriate internal surveillance guidelines. CEC Entertainment Inc., which manages over 500 Chuck E. Cheese restaurants, has seen a reduction in workers’ compensation claims and liability costs since they installed security cameras in all their stores in 2009 and 2010…. Read more »

U.S. Workers’ Compensation Rises 0.4%

Pay and benefits for U.S. workers saw modest growth from July through September, which suggests the unsteady labor market is holding back compensation. The employment-cost index grew 0.4% from the second quarter to the third, the Labor Department said Wednesday.  Although the employment-cost index grew, it fell short of the 0.5% gain expected by economists…. Read more »