Human Resources

When to file an accident report for an injured employee

Question:  One of our employees cut their hand on the edge of a broken filing cabinet at work. We asked if they wanted medical treatment, but they declined. Should we still have them fill out an accident report? Answered by the HR Experts:  Yes, even if the employee...

Does enrolling in Medicare trigger an offer of COBRA?

Question: Does enrolling in Medicare trigger an offer of COBRA? Answered by the HR Experts: No, enrolling in Medicare does not cause COBRA to start. Under the federal rules, COBRA must be offered to persons enrolled in the employer’s health plan only if they lose...