From increasing pressure on employers to provide holistic benefits, to a greater adoption of statutory parental and family leave programs, the tides are turning in absence management. It is critical for employers and workers alike to play close atten…
As adjusters and claims handlers, we frequently encounter claims relating to alleged defects or failures of products or services. In addition to common law duties and bespoke contracts entered into, there is legislation to consider, depending upon wh…
Unplanned employee absences — whether due to on-the-job injuries, physical or mental health conditions, family care needs or personal circumstances — are on the rise. Hyper-targeted programs are emerging as an effective way to help employ…
Sedgwick’s industry experts and thought leaders are committed to keeping our clients informed on emerging challenges, opportunities and industry news. We’re excited to introduce our Connect 2024 list, which highlights major industry trends and issues…
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) offers leave with job and benefit protection to eligible employees for qualifying events. However, employers are not required to pay employees when they take leave under FMLA or similar leave laws. In response …
Workers’ compensation systems in the U.S. date back to the early 1900s – the first comprehensive law protecting injured workers was passed in Wisconsin in 1911. By mid-century, all states had introduced legislation that began the framework for today’…
As we wrap up 2023, we’re presented with an opportunity to reflect on the new and unexpected challenges our clients faced this year — and their resilience along the way. Employers, risk management and human resource professionals, brokers and c…
Whether you’re on a business trip or venturing afar during the holiday season to visit family or explore somewhere new, now is one of the busiest times of year to travel. Travel claims are on the rise in 2023; there’s always a chance that your trip…
Whether a company holds and acts in accordance with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles is no longer a shiny bonus — it’s table stakes for many companies. Prioritizing ESG impacts reputation, influence and engagement with a va…
It’s no secret that healthcare systems can be difficult to navigate. When care is associated with an injury or illness incurred on the job, the complexities of the workers’ compensation system may further compound the challenges. Many employers opt t…
Remote work has increasingly become the norm — in fact, it is at an all-time high. Between 2019 and 2021, the number of people primarily working from home tripled from 9 million to 27.6 million. For many, it was unexpected just how strongly the…
A recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights the scope of unemployment insurance (UI) fraud during the COVID pandemic, when claims for supplemental government relief programs increased sharply. The total amount of C…
A recent article discussed how workers are increasingly being asked/required by employers to work overtime. Meanwhile, those same employers are facing challenges when it comes to FMLA. While organizations reap some benefits when employees work beyo…
This time of year, as part of Sedgwick’s annual season of giving campaign, our corporate giving strategy leads us to support an organization that is particularly meaningful to our company, colleagues and clients. As one way we’re teaming up for the g…
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Great Resignation staffing shakeup and other factors, workers are increasingly focused on what truly matters to them and what they deserve. And as the nationwide prevalence of mental health issues — particul…