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One of the biggest lawsuit threats U.S. businesses face is from their own employees. Any company with staff, no matter their size or industry — including printers and creative agencies — can be sued, and even if the case never goes to court, it can create a significant burden for your business. While most cases
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has signaled that it plans to step up enforcement of workplace discrimination for all protected classes, particularly at firms that engage in “systemic” discrimination. Employee and job applicant discrimination complaints filed with the EEOC grew about 15% in 2022 from the year prior. The fastest growing are class-based employment claims,
Recent studies have highlighted an alarming trend in American health care: More and more people are struggling with medical bills and many are delaying care due to high costs. The most recent poll by Gallup found that 38% of those surveyed said they or a family member had delayed care in 2022 due to high
Emergencies usually happen without notice, but if you have an emergency action plan in place and have trained workers to respond quickly and appropriately, you have a better chance of weathering the event, relieving anxiety – and potentially saving lives. Management commitment and worker involvement are essential to an effective emergency action plan. The action
One of the biggest lawsuit threats U.S. businesses face is from their own employees. Any company with staff, no matter their size or industry — including printers and creative agencies — can be sued, and even if the case never goes to court, it can create a significant burden for your business. While most cases
Cal/OSHA is in the process of updating its regulations on first aid kit requirements, an effort that’s stirred up controversy over some of the proposed elements of the standard. According to a report by the trade publication Cal-OSHA Reporter, one of the most controversial parts of the proposal is that a doctor or other licensed
As businesses use more and more devices in their operations, their vulnerability to cyber attacks increases exponentially. Some employees may have a work smartphone, a laptop for the road, and a desktop unit for when they work in the office. And there may be other systems and assets that are connected to the company network
Employers with 10 or more employees must post their completed OSHA Form 300A by Feb. 1 and keep it posted in their workplace until April 30. The form must be posted where the company usually posts other employee notices, like minimum wage and workplace safety notices. Form 300A summarizes the total number of fatalities, missed
As unpredictable weather like the pummeling rains that hit the West Coast in early 2023 grow across the country, businesses that are not properly insured could be left paying for damage to their properties out of pocket. With flooding events increasing, it’s noteworthy that many companies located in or near flood zones do not carry
At the start of every year, it’s important that businesses take stock of developments in the 12 months prior that may require adjustments to their insurance policies. A number of events, such as purchasing new equipment or expanding to new territories, should prompt you to meet with us to see if you should increase your
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