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Firing Someone for Excessive Absenteeism? Read This First!

JODI MATHY
HNI Senior Claims Consultant

I had a very interesting client consultation recently regarding an unemployment claim. The client was responding to a request from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, which was asking for additional support of a termination because of excessive absenteeism and tardiness. In investigating this claim, I learned interesting details about a special law from 2006 that specifically addresses this type of discharge.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing

FSA "Use It or Lose It' Rule Goes Away

BARB RAND
HNI Compliance Advisor

Rules have changed regarding the "use it or lose it" rule for health care flexible spending accounts.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

5 Things Business Owners Don't Know About Cyber Liability

SCOTT HIRSCHFELD
President, CTAccess

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Even though today is the last day of October, this important issue is an evergreen concern for business leaders. With the rise of telecommuting and cloud-based applications, managing and securing your data and communications is more important than ever.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing

How to Help Employees Navigate Obamacare

AMY ENGEBRETSON
HNI Account Executive

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Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Employee Risk Management: What It Is and Why It Matters

CHAD TISONIK
HNI Wisconsin President

Top-level executives take risk management very seriously. Survival is at stake. As CEO, it’s tough to point the finger at anyone else when shareholder value is eroded, a brand is damaged, or catastrophic loss occurs.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Team Post Loss: Your Secret Weapon in Claims Management

JENNIFER FREDRICK & JODI MATHY
Team Post Loss at HNI

Want more training on risk management, claims management, or reporting workers compensation claims? Need to protect your experience MOD? Can't break through communication issues with a claim adjuster? At HNI, we turn to Team Post Loss! HNI's two-expert team assists clients with all things claims. We're pleased to report that in 2013, Team Post Loss so far has corrected 35 client experience modification ratings for a combined savings of $263,803.29 in premium!

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing

9 Commandments for Controlling Workers' Compensation Costs

JODI MATHY
HNI Senior Claims Consultant

Controlling workers’ compensation costs begins at the top. Employers should treat workers’ compensation costs as a controllable expense that is managed with prevention, education, and a concrete action plan — both before and after accidents occur.
Topics: Construction Transportation Safety / Compliance Manufacturing

Lloyd's of London Risk Index: What Are Your Emerging Risks?

CHRIS TANKE
Transportation Practice Leader & Associate Vice President

Lloyd’s of London recently published its 2013 Risk Index. The Risk Index [click here to access the 48-page PDF] is done every two years and is a compilation of survey data from companies with less than $499 million in sales.

Topics: Construction Transportation Leadership / Strategy Manufacturing

Celebrating 50 Years of Changing the Game [& A Special Announcement]

ERIN VAN HANDEL
HNI Marketing Coordinator

We don't often talk about ourselves on our blog, but today's a big day for us.  We are thrilled to be celebrating 50 years in business today — and it's been an amazing journey.  
Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing

New Report Highlights Public Exchange Plans, Premiums for Employees

BARB RAND
HNI Compliance Advisor

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this week released a report that summarizes the health plan choices and premiums available in the public exchanges established by the Affordable Care Act. This report helps employers understand the choices that their employees are facing when they enter the public exchange (aka 
Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits