Apr
18
2018
Don’t let lack of temp training cost you workdays
Don’t Let Lack of Temp Training Cost You Workdays
Better Screening, More Training of Temporary Employees Could Help Reduce Lost Time and Money
Employment Law Blog
News, trends and analysis in employment law and HR
Apr
11
2018
OSHA citations upheld against fab shop that improperly rigged load from crane
A federal court of appeals has confirmed two serious citations from the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) against a fabrication shop when a 5,000 lb. pipe assembly was improperly rigged to an overhead crane. A pipefitter in the shop was a journey worker with 12 years of experience.…
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Mar
20
2018
Raise hazard awareness and reduce workplace accidents
Safe and Aware
Vigilant's Individual Hazard Assessment Program Promotes a Good Pause
Mar
06
2018
Vigilant uncovers tattoo business fraud, saves Retro Group member over $150K in red ink
Vigilant Exposes Workers’ Comp Fraud, Injured Welder Faces Charges for Covering Up Tattoo Business
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Feb
23
2018
Finger amputation leads to safety investigation; Washington manufacturer fined $92K
Hand and Finger Safety Starts with the Employer; Vigilant Can Help
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Jan
12
2018
Reducing workers’ comp premiums takes a team effort
Reducing Workers' Comp Premiums is a Team Effort
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Dec
14
2017
Congratulations to Vigilant’s 2017 Safety Award Winners!
Vigilant’s 2017 Safety Award Winners
37 Retro Group Members Recognized for Exceptional Safety Efforts
Nov
08
2017
Why Vigilant Retro? Cutter & Buck’s HR Manager, Andrea, tells us why
Claims Support, Safety & Employment Law Part 1 of a Conversation with Andrea McAuliff, Human Resources Manager at Cutter & Buck, about her Experience with Vigilant’s Workers’ Compensation Retro Program Why does Cutter & Buck participate in Vigilant’s Workers’ Compensation Retro Group? First of all, we get great support from Vigilant and second, the complexity of Washington L&I can be…
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Oct
27
2017
PPD Claim Vigilance Saves Retro Group Members More Than $700,000
Attention to Detail Pays Off with PPD Claim Savings Vigilant’s Due Diligence Saves More Than $700,000 in Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) Claim Costs One of the many ways Vigilant helps save money for our Workers’ Compensation Retro Group members is by reviewing each PPD case thoroughly and making sure all the information is correct and…
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Oct
11
2017
Q&A: Termination after workplace injury may trigger workers’ comp retaliation claim
Question: One of our employees seriously injured his hand at work after just a couple of days on the job. Based on the nature of his injury, it seems obvious that he must have committed a safety violation. Can we fire him?
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