Jun 21, 2024 | Business Insurance, Business Interruption, Business Operations
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has proposed new rules that would reclassify cannabis from a Schedule 1 controlled substance (on par with heroin and LSD) to a Schedule 3 drug. The change would pave the way for significant tax relief for cannabis operators.... 
Jun 13, 2024 | Business Insurance, Business Interruption
Business E-mail Compromise Scams: The Most Common Cyberattack Business e-mail compromise scams are now the most common type of cyberattack businesses face, and all types of these attacks are showing no signs of letting up, according to a new report. Nearly three out... 
Jun 4, 2024 | Business Insurance, Business Operations
A new Department of Labor rule change clarifies the rights of employees to appoint an outside representative to accompany OSHA officers during workplace inspections. OSHA inspections usually occur after a workplace has had a safety-related incident or a whistleblower... 
May 25, 2024 | Business Insurance, Business Operations
As more and more people are returning to work in offices after working remotely for a few years since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, bullying and other workplace misconduct is increasing, according to a new study. The study by Fama Technologies, a maker of applicant... 
May 19, 2024 | Business Insurance, Business Operations
One of the proven ways to reduce the cost of a workers’ comp claim is to get the injured worker back on the job whenever it is safe to do so. Preferably, employers should offer some type of modified work duty if they are still recovering from their injury and if that... 
May 12, 2024 | Business Insurance, Business Operations
If you’ve noticed a lot of employees asking for time off for a “mental health day,” you aren’t alone. A recent study found that the number of mental health leave-of-absence requests has grown by a third since the COVID-19 pandemic. Data from ComPsych, a provider of...