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The Story Behind Increasing Commercial Auto Insurance Rates

Commercial auto insurance rates have been on the rise since 2011, increasing often by more than 10% a year as accidents and claims costs have soared. The trucking industry has been the hardest hit by the steep increases, and there are a number of factors contributing to the rate hikes, according to a recent study

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What Companies are Doing for Holiday Parties During Pandemic

One of the hallmarks of the holiday season is the company Christmas party, but with the COVID-19 pandemic in hyperdrive, many companies are rethinking their plans. A number of businesses have cancelled their parties altogether, but other managers feel that in light of this very difficult year for many people, a company Christmas party might

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Human Resources Q&A / Dear David

Question: We’ve had a lot of turnover since the pandemic started and are thinking about doing exit interviews to see if we can find out why. Do you have any suggestions? Answer:  Exit interviews can be a very useful tool—if you’re prepared to act on what you learn—so it’s great that you’re thinking about using

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Work Activities Ranked by COVID-19 Risk

With so much information — and misinformation — circulating about COVID-19 and what’s safe and not safe to do, businesses are treading carefully as they implement policies to keep their staff, customers and vendors safe. While there is plenty of guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and OSHA on how to reduce the chances

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URGENT NEWS: New Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules Coming

The Cal/OSHA Standards Board has approved new emergency regulations that will impose strict rules on employers to implement safeguards in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading in the workplace. The sweeping proposal extends the reach of protections to employer-provided housing and transportation, as well as imposing new reporting requirements on employers who have

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Daunting Emergency COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules on Tap

The Cal/OSHA Standards Board is set to vote on new emergency regulations that will impose strict rules on employers to implement safeguards in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading in the workplace. The board on Nov. 19 will vote on the sweeping proposal that extends the reach of protections to employer-provided housing and

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Pandemic Telecommuting and the Wage and Hour Dilemma

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing so many employees to work remotely, and with mobile technology allowing them to work from anywhere, your employees may be working when they are off the clock. They may feel pressured to do so or maybe they just want to get their work done, but if they are working past

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California’s COVID-19 Tracking Requirement Challenges Employers

SB 1159, signed into law in September, requires that when a California employer “knows or reasonably should know” that an employee has tested positive for coronavirus, it must report that positive case to its workers’ compensation carrier within three business days. There is a lot of ground to cover in these reports and the legislation

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5 Ways COVID-19 Has Made Your Marketing and Communications More Effective

COVID-19 has altered the course of businesses worldwide, resulting in a forced evolution of marketing. Events have been canceled, meaning fewer opportunities for a personal touch. Consumers have been isolated for months, their shopping habits turned upside down. Businesses must evolve to meet the new demands of the marketplace and adapt to changing consumer habits.

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