Feb 20, 2025 | Business Insurance, Business Interruption, Business Operations
WHILE WAGE and hour lawsuits filed against employers around the country declined between 2022 and 2023, there were still nearly 6,000 complaint filings under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. These types of complaints are the most common employee actions against... 
Feb 3, 2025 | Business Insurance, Business Interruption
As part of a Fed-OSHA regional emphasis program on Colorado’s legal cannabis industry, field officers of the workplace safety agency recently highlighted the dangers of dust and allergens, which can cause respiratory distress and other health problems for workers in... 
Dec 26, 2024 | Business Insurance, Business Interruption
Linda is a junior partner in a law firm and drives a car that the firm owns and insures. The auto insurance covers her as a partner, and she doesn’t own another car, so she sees no need to have her own policy. Most of the time, this is not a problem. However, spring... 
Dec 18, 2024 | Business Insurance, Business Interruption
Over the last few years, some employers have turned to tracking software to ensure that offsite staff are working while on the clock, and to boost productivity. Tools like activity monitors and location trackers, however, do not actually increase productivity and can... 
Dec 11, 2024 | Business Insurance, Business Interruption
Businesses of all sizes choose to outsource employee management to leasing firms, attracted by the reduced paperwork, benefits costs, and legal obligations they would otherwise have by doing so. The business of leasing workers to other employers has become a $120... 
Dec 3, 2024 | Business Insurance, Business Interruption
If you have outdoor workers or staff that have to venture out into the elements during an especially cold winter, you need to make sure you are taking the correct precautions to keep them safe. If the conditions are harsh, your workers are at heightened danger of...