Join Vernis & Bowling at the Workers’ Compensation and Risk Conference in Dana Point, CA. Thursday, September 8, 2022. Topic: “Using D&I Initiatives to Reduce Exposure Throughout the Claims Process: The Impact of Diversity on the Litigated WC Claim”
Archives for August 2022
Women’s Equality Day
Equality Day commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage in the U.S. and reminds us of the hurdles overcome by the heroic women who faced violence and discrimination to propel the women’s movement forward. In the early 19th century, American women, who generally couldn’t inherit property and made half of a man’s wages in any available… Read More
When Are Falls Compensable in Alabama?
Want to know more about WC compensability in Alabama? Read Mike Barratt’s article in Workplace Health magazine. Read Article
International Day of World’s Indigenous People
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated annually on August 9. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. We honor and respect the heritage and the many cultural and economic contributions of our American Indian tribes and people. What does it… Read More
Important D&I Calendar Dates – August 2022
August 2022 Month-long observance: National Civility Month Important D&I calendar dates: 7thPurple Heart Day 9thInternational Day of the World’s Indigenous People 13thLeft-Handers Day 17thMarcus Garvey Day 18-19thKrishna Janmashtami (Hindu) 19thWorld Humanitarian Day 21stSenior Citizens Day 22ndAmerican Business Women’s Day 26thWomen’s Equality Day