FMLA use on the rise; costs employers $21 billion

Article Abstract:

A survey conducted by the Employment Policy Foundation on the intermittent leave under the Family Medical Leave Act has indicated that 30% of all leave in 2004 was less than five days in length and 20% was one day or less costing employers $21 billion in that year .

Sick leave

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Older workers less likely to return to work after injury: study

Article Abstract:

A study dome on older workers aged, 55 years and above, indicates that till about 35% of them are less likely to return to their job after an injury, as compared to those aged between 29 and 39 years.

Economic aspects, Demographic aspects, Work-related injuries, Work related injuries

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Study: worker's comp costs rise faster than payments

Article Abstract:

According to the survey conducted by National Academy of Social Insurance increase in employer's costs over the benefits they provide to employees indicate the growth of insurance industry.

INSURANCE CARRIERS, Insurance industry, Employee benefits

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