The circumstances involving the COVID-19 pandemic are headline newsworthy and will be for some time. A health concern statistically involving few, it has far-reaching consequences impacting many....

Employee coaching is one of the most important skills employers look for in supervisors. It’s also a primary area of targeted development, accounting for a large percentage of training dollars...

We have another situs case involving an injury in a parking lot. Henry Hall v. Ceres Gulf, Incorporated, BRB No. 17-0070, January 31, 2020 The injured worker was a truck driver at the Port of...

Productive employees are engaged employees, and engaged employees typically have managers who understand – and deliver on – what motivates them.

Employers are familiar with many different agencies within the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Wage and Hour Division, Employee Benefits...

For supervisors and managers, understanding the mannerisms, ideas, and values of each generation is an essential step in learning to lead direct reports. What is important to a Baby Boomer may not be...

PwC recently released the results from its 22nd Annual Global CEO Survey. When asked in the survey how they planned to drive revenue growth over the next 12 months, 77% of CEOs responded with...

This post is a continuation of our review of interesting cases decided during 2019 (see Part One here). Michael T. Long v. Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC, and Ace American Insurance Company, BRB No....

A great deal has been discovered about the human mind over the past few decades. Made possible through advancements in brain imaging, neuroscientists have been able to successfully demonstrate that...

Let’s face it, the efficiency and means of communication has never been easier or more convenient. In a moment’s notice, one can send an email, tweet about feelings, or Instagram an image to hundreds...

There were several interesting court decisions related to the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA, or Longshore Act) and the maritime industry that were issued during calendar year...

There are times when claims-related disputes cannot be resolved informally and one or more of the parties may choose to proceed with formal adjudication. In the longshore arena, claims are...

We launched our blog in 2018 to provide guidance to supervisors and managers at all levels in their journey to becoming a stronger leader. We’ve covered performance management, building influence...

Each new year provides a fresh start and gives us an opportunity to think about how we want to change our behaviors or processes. We reflect on the past year and make goals for the coming year. ...

Front line leaders – including supervisors, foremen and lead personnel – have a huge impact on employee engagement. When employees feel engaged and committed to doing great work for their company, it...

The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. launched its blog in April 2009. Moderated by longshore expert Jack Martone, the blog focused on providing valuable information, advice, and commentary on the...

Adjudication of hearing loss claims under the Longshore Act continues to be a sticking point for employers, and a recent court case is one more example of what is wrong with how these claims are...

Growth and Improvement Growth and improvement, while desirable, are difficult outcomes to achieve and even more difficult to sustain. Organizations throughout the U.S. spend billions of dollars each...

Fisheries Observers If the same question comes up twice in one week, then it’s probably worth discussing in a blog article. The question involves personnel on board vessels for the purpose of...

When your worker is injured, the top priority is to ensure he or she gets the proper medical attention. Whether that means calling 9-1-1 for an emergency, coordinating an evaluation with an...