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Safety has always been a concern in the commercial trucking industry. In response, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a mandate Dec. 16, 2015, in the Federal Register […]

The employee handbook can be one of your most important documents as an employer. It is used to introduce the organization to employees, inform them about corporate policies, mitigate risks […]

By Lorraine D’Angelo and Silvia Zicherman Organizations often discount social media reviews left by employees as mere ranting, but there is now evidence to suggest a correlation between employee dissatisfaction […]

By Lorraine D’Angelo & Silvia Zicherman Corporate compliance programs are an integral part of a company’s efforts to avoid a federal investigation or prosecution for violation of regulatory laws that […]

By Lorraine D’Angelo & Silvia Zicherman Workers’ Compensation fraud is one of the fastest growing areas of fraud. The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports that Workers’ Compensation fraud accounts for […]

Workers’ compensation insurance protects employees hurt on the job and is a valuable benefit. Through a workers’ compensation plan, medical expenses, lost wages and other expenses are paid while a […]

With the New Year upon us, it’s a good time to get your house in order and review your hiring policies. One of those policies that bears scrutiny is your […]