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Do You Have to Pay Employees for Workers’ Comp Appointments?
In general, an employer is only obligated to pay an employee if they are seeking medical attention during work time at your direction. According to Department of Labor regulations, “time spent by an employee in waiting for and receiving medical attention on the...
Prior Workers’ Comp Claims – Can You Ask an Applicant?
Q: Are we allowed to ask about an applicant’s previous work-related injuries and prior workers’ comp claims during an interview? A: No, an employer may not ask about work-related injuries or workers’ compensation history in an interview. Asking about injuries may...
Final OSHA Rule Changes
Just issued were the final OSHA rule changes to its Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses regulation. The rule will require certain employers to electronically submit injury and illness data. It also prohibits employers from discouraging...
