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’…
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…
Last year, Sedgwick acquired Direct Health Solutions (DHS), a leading specialist provider of employer-based telehealth solutions in Australia. In this blog, we are joined by Christina Wunder, who weighs in on the importance of effective risk manageme…
Only 34 years ago, there were no laws to protect most disabled employees. In fact, as recently as 1989, a person could be fired by their employer because they were deaf, had an injured back or some other impairment that prevented them from doing thei…
As we transition from the dog days of summer into the beauty that is fall foliage, many employees are preparing for one of the biggest fall activities in their household: children going back to school. According to a recent article in Employee Benefi…
The paid family and medical leave landscape has become more complex and state-by-state differences remain, but employers can take proactive steps to streamline their policies. In the world of accommodations for injured or disabled employees, training…
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced a new national emphasis program to improve workplace safety in warehouses, processing facilities, distribution centers and high-risk retail establi…
The media recently shared an interesting take on inflation trends, and pointed out the divergence between overall inflation and medical inflation trends. Expenses are on the rise in nearly every area and as medical costs continue to increase, so do e…
No matter our profession or role, each of us has a responsibility to learn more about mental wellness and what we can do to help ourselves and others during Mental Health Awareness Month and throughout the year. In today's podcast, Rebecca Sherman, c…
As COVID-19 continues to linger and mutate three years after the emergence of a global pandemic, there’s still much we don’t fully understand about its impact — and critical issues are becoming more evident. Among the most problematic is long C…
Though the workforce upheaval sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic and other global factors has begun to subside somewhat, employers will surely continue to feel tremors in 2023 and likely beyond. Seismic business, social and political shifts are still s…
The recent decision in Steven Kennedy v Sheldon Inns Ltd (t/a The Kings Arms) [2022] involving an altercation at a pub has added to the library of decisions regarding vicarious liability. There is little doubt the insurance industry has contributed…
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 Imagine 23 list, which highlights topics and trends employers, risk …
Is the “great” part of the Great Resignation over? This is one question that is top of mind for human resources (HR) executives as workers continue to hop job opportunities in search of something better. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporte…
The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) recently published the findings of its study on the use of chiropractic care to treat injured workers in the United States suffering from lower back pain. As a chiropractor by training and a longti…