Strategies that help manage tribal government risk What are the top tribal government risks we see as claims most often? Slip and fall claims at government locations and motor vehicle accidents were at the top, followed by employment practices, disenrollment claims and wrongful arrest. Granted, every tribal land comes with its own host of risks… Read More
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Tips for working with an aging workforce while growing your tribal business
Is your workforce graying? Here’s how to work with them If you have an aging workforce, you know how valuable their knowledge and experience are. At the same time, health concerns begin to creep into our graying years, which can disrupt your workflow if you’re not prepared. We’ve compiled many HR and workers’ compensation expert… Read More
Lower your commercial auto insurance rates with these 7 tips
How to lower commercial auto insurance rates for your tribal business Once you understand how your premiums are calculated, then you can begin to take steps to lower your commercial auto insurance rates. The top two factors affecting your rates are your claims history and the driving records of your various drivers. Digging a little… Read More
5 tools to prevent tribal workplace fall hazards
National Safety Stand-Down Week: Protect your tribal workplace from fall hazards Every year over 300 people die in ladder-related accidents, and more than 10,000 suffer serious injuries. They are the top cause of construction fatalities and account for one-third of on-the-job injury deaths in the industry. Whether your tribal entity is a construction company handling… Read More
Should your tribal business have an employee cell phone policy?
Is an employee mobile phone policy necessary for your business? Does your tribal entity need an employee cell phone policy? The answer is yes, if driving is part of any employee’s job. Because most of us have a symbiotic relationship with our cell phones, they’re never more than arm’s length away – even while we’re driving. So… Read More
How to minimize your employer risk for drugs in your tribal workplace
Drugs in your tribal workplace: what steps to take to minimize your risks The likelihood of drugs in your workplace is increasing. Across the U.S., employee drug use is growing, according to the latest findings by the Quest Diagnostics Testing Index, one of the primary drug screening providers in the nation, released last August. Recent… Read More
38 Warning signs of tribal workers’ compensation fraud
Tribal workers’ compensation fraud: 38 signs that your employee’s claim may be bogus Tribal workers’ compensation fraud is a fact of life – as are work injuries. Wherever you have employees, even if your tribal entity is comprised of low-risk white collar jobs, sooner or later you’ll experience a work comp claim. Eventually, you may… Read More
Best practices for incident reporting for your tribal business
Workplace accidents and best practices for incident reporting Wherever there are people – employees, volunteers, customers – there will be accidents. It’s the Murphy’s Law of life. For this reason, we’re providing you with a list of best practices for incident reporting. Even if you are a sole proprietorship, with yourself as the only employee,… Read More
Tribal workers and heat illness: Steps to prevention
Tribal workers and heat illness: Protection and prevention Although it’s September, summer heat has followed us into fall, showing no signs of abating. With the extreme heat much of the nation has experienced this year, it’s a good time to remind your supervisors and their teams to watch out for symptoms of heat stress. After… Read More
How your tribal business can combat the rising cost of vehicle crashes
Steps your tribal enterprise needs to follow to keep your accidents (and claims) down It’s no surprise to any of us: the annual number of traffic accidents is rising. As of last year, the number of traffic fatalities reversed its downward trend, rising by nearly 10 percent. Medical care costs and vehicle repair costs are rising… Read More