Apr 5, 2024 | Business Insurance, Business Operations, Compliance Reminder
VIOLENCE IN the workplace is a growing problem for which many U.S. employers are unprepared. It can take many forms and result in injuries or death, and employers are increasingly advised to put in place security and workplace violence prevention measures. In 2020,... 
Mar 3, 2024 | Business Insurance, Business Operations, Compliance Reminder
FED-OSHA penalties for several workplace safety violations by employers have increased for 2024. The penalties for OSHA violations rise annually to account for inflation under the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act. Penalties for most violations... 
Feb 5, 2024 | Business Insurance, Business Operations, Compliance Reminder
The U.S. Department of Labor in January 2024 finalized a new federal rule that will make it more difficult for employers to classify workers as independent contractors. The final rule formally rescinds the independent contractor rule issued by the DOL during the Trump... 
Dec 27, 2023 | Business Insurance, Business Operations, Compliance Reminder
HOLIDAY PARTIES have made a comeback despite, or maybe because of, more people working remotely. Many managers want to bring their teams together under one roof as it’s become apparent that connecting face-toface is vital to a vibrant and cohesive work atmosphere. But... 
Oct 11, 2023 | Business Insurance, Compliance Reminder
THE U.S. Department of Labor has issued its long-awaited proposed changes to the nation’s overtime rules for American workers, proposing to increase the threshold for exempt status by more than 50% to just over $55,000. Under DOL rules, workers who are exempt... 
Jul 16, 2022 | Business Insurance, Business Operations, Compliance Reminder
WORKPLACE BULLYING is on the increase, and it constitutes a major risk to companies that fail to take action. If you learn of a bully in your ranks, you need to take immediate steps to mount a serious investigation and take action if the accusations turn out to be...