Workplace injury is no longer just physical. Mental and psychological claims are rising rapidly—and for risk managers and PEO professionals, they represent a more complex, costly, and strategic exposure. This shift isn’t temporary. It’s redefining how workplace risk must be managed. Why Psychological Claims Are Increasing Several forces...

Can a Full Time, Exempt Professional Development Nurse Receive Overtime Pay While Working as an Hourly Staff Nurse? On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026-5, addressing the overtime implications when an exempt employee under Section 13(a)(1) of the Fair...

Construction projects involving trench and excavation operations present life-threatening risks to employees. Following a recent series of trench collapses in the Midwest, OSHA has issued a trade release urging workplaces to take the necessary steps to protect workers from trenching and excavation hazards. With 11...

Employment practices liability (EPL) claims—such as alleged discrimination, harassment, or wrongful termination—can be complex and costly, leaving employers impacted with financial and reputational fallout. Taking steps to reduce EPL exposures and promote a positive workplace culture can help prevent such claims and related lawsuits. Here are...

What is Conscious Unbossing Just as workplaces have evolved in recent years, workers’ expectations and aspirations have, too. Younger professionals are rejecting traditional career paths, specifically middle management roles. Generation Z (Gen Z) respondents to a survey by global recruitment company Robert Walters shared that middle...

The construction industry is continuously moving toward digitization, adopting advanced technology such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Building Information Modeling software. These innovations help to automate tasks, reduce waste and improve efficiency, productivity and safety. However, this shift also brings significant...

A safety committee is crucial for creating and maintaining a safe workplace culture. These committees bring together employees, management and safety professionals to proactively address workplace hazards. There are several organizational benefits to implementing a safety committee. They can provide a safer work environment, increase employee...