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If my home floods, am I covered?

Water damage to your home and the property inside is a major threat to anyone with assets to protect.

Floods are the #1 natural disaster in the United States.

Why? What Causes a Flood? Flash floods can occur within minutes or hours of excessive rainfall, a dam or levee failure, or a sudden release…

OSHA Recordkeeping Update and Recommendation

On August 1, OSHA announced the portal to electronically report information from the OSHA 300A forms was available. Many employers mistakenly believe they must provide…

Contractor Selection and Risk Transfer

The energy sector is a constantly evolving industry. With this evolution, manufacturing methods and techniques are frequently changing and advancing. Subsequently, many companies are dependent…

Injuries Suffered At Company-Sponsored Events

Was The Employee’s Participation “Voluntary” Enough To Preclude A Workers’ Compensation Claim? By Ryan Taylor, Partner at Tressler LLP In the spirit of building teamwork and…

The hidden costs of worker’s comp claims for manufacturers

Because worker’s compensation claims can be very costly, managing risk by making investments and setting policies that improve workplace safety is not only good for…

Solar Contractors in the Surety Bond Marketplace

By Brian Lydigsen Solar companies are struggling with warranty terms and efficiency guarantees when bonding projects. Bonds may reduce the cost of funding a construction…

TaskRabbit, Fiverr, and Amazon Home Services: Liability is part of the gig

Whether it’s a guy ferrying strangers around in his Ford Taurus after work or the college student fitting in some IKEA furniture assembly in between…

Big kid toys come with big liability potential

Adults need to play, too, which is why we’ve got man caves and she sheds. Adults need to play, too, which is why we’ve got…

Lower Costs by Implementing Safety Programs

Across the country, employers pay almost $1 billion per week for direct workers’ compensation costs alone, which comes straight out of company profits. In fact,…

Workplace Violence – An Increasing Threat

Although you hope it will never happen in your place of work, the fact is that workplace violence is an issue for many Americans. According…

Employee Leave-sharing and Donation Programs

Employers may establish paid leave- sharing or donation programs to allow employees to help those in need. Leave sharing allows employees to donate their paid…

Home Fire Safety

Home Fire Safety

Keeping Your Driver Fitness BASIC Scores Low

The Driver Fitness Compliance Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) is one of seven categories that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) uses…

2016 Election – Impact on Compliance Issues

Highlights Republican candidate Donald Trump will become the 45th president of the United States. Republicans also retained majorities in both the U.S. Senate and House…

School Violence – An Everyday Danger

Columbine, Sandy Hook Elementary School and Virginia Tech are names that immediately recall the deadly potential that unchecked dangerous behavior can have in an educational…

Avoid These 4 Common Workplace Injuries

Research indicates that the most common workplace injuries across all industries are repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), falls, overexertion and road accidents. Thankfully, such injuries can…

The Importance of Homeowners Insurance

Although it’s always important to purchase homeowners insurance to protect your investment, some homes are harder to insure than others.

Preventing Water Damage

Did You Know? One of the most common homeowners insurance claims is completely preventable? It’s not fires or theft; it’s water damage. This is not…

Should Employees Be Allowed to Play Fantasy Sports at Work?

Fantasy sports have exploded in popularity over the past decade, with one of the most prevalent being fantasy football. Fantasy sports allow individuals to draft…

English-only Policies in the Workplace

There is no doubt that in order for business to be conducted efficiently, workers must be able to communicate with each other. To avoid issues,…

The Cost of a Restaurant Wage Violations

Hospitality jobs are often filled by young employees and foreign workers being paid minimum wage and who, for a variety of reasons, may not fully…

Common Restaurant Industry Fines & Violations

Get Educated on Federal Laws: Most employers want to be in compliance and their violations often stem from a foundational lack of knowledge of wage…

OSHA Fines to Increase Beginning Aug. 1, 2016

As part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, OSHA will increase its penalties for the first time in over 25 years. Although financial penalties…