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Three-Digit Mental Health Crisis Dialing Code Launched July 16

On July 16, 2022, Lifeline launched a three-digit dialing code, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, for mental health emergencies. Similar to dialing 911 for…

Agencies Highlight Contraceptive Mandate Compliance Concerns

The Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury (Departments) issued a letter directing group health plan sponsors and issuers to…

DOL Update on Health Care Transparency and No Surprises Act Requirements

Group health plans and health insurance issuers are subject to many new requirements designed to increase health care transparency and protect consumers against surprise medical…

Employer Coverage of Travel Costs for Abortion Care

A number of employers announced that they would reimburse travel expenses for employees who must go out of state to obtain a legal abortion following…

Kohl’s Left Out in the Cold by Snow Removal Subcontractor’s Additional Insured Endorsement

By Melanie FItzgibbons, Risk Transfer Consultant at The Horton Group This month’s case focuses on a lawsuit filed by State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Co.…

Increased OSHA Budget Can Lead to Increased OSHA Inspections – How Can You Prepare?

By: Chris Pfeiffer; Team Manager of Horton Safety Consultants The Biden Administration has requested to raise the budget of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)…

Inspecting Home Hail Damage

Numerous summer storms possess the capacity to generate hail, which has the potential to wreak havoc on your residence. The degree of damage inflicted may…

GAWDA Safety Committee Update

What are we working on… Sample Safety Practices we are currently reviewing for updates Vehicular Accident Incident Considerations Earthquake Emergency Preparedness Tornado Emergency Preparedness Contractor…

Drive Down OSHA Compliance Risk

When OSHA changed its injury reporting requirements in January of 2015, employers were required to report the occurrence of all amputations within 48 hours of…

Drive Down Costs and Workload Associated with Injuries and OSHA Inspections

Traumatic work-related injuries and resultant OSHA inspections are difficult and stressful for many businesses to cope with. Not knowing how to respond can worsen the…

How Construction Can Attract Workers in Today’s Labor Shortage

Employers are struggling to retain and attract qualified workers regardless of company size or industry. With the construction industry expected to continue to grow in…

Plugging Liability Coverage Gaps in a Contractor’s Insurance Policy

By: Sam Veith To have a rock-solid insurance program, there are inherent deficiencies within Commercial General Liability policies that should be accounted for. Otherwise, your business…

Supreme Court Decision – Abortion Rights

The Supreme Court released its decision regarding abortion rights on June 24, essentially reversing the previous Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey decisions.…

HHS Issues Guidance on Application of the HIPAA Rules to Audio-Only Telehealth

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued guidance to providers and health plans in order to understand how they can utilize remote communication…

EEOC Offers New Virtual Training Programs on EEO Laws for Employers

On June 8, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that employers can begin registering for its training workshops on federal equal employment opportunity…

Mileage Rates Raised for Second Half of 2022 by IRS

For the first time since 2011, the IRS announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final six months of 2022. The…

NonProfit Risk Management: The Dangers of Auto-Owned Vehicles

Nonprofit employees are regularly exposed to many risks on the job – but it’s also important to consider the risks they take on the road.…

Contracts = Risky Business Without Help!

By: Will Cray, Senior Sales Executive / Risk Advisory Solutions – Welding & Gas Distributor Practice Most of you have signed contracts with major gas…

A Local Agent vs. Industry Expert – Knowing the Difference

By: Will Cray / Sales Executive, Risk Advisory Solutions You should not choose your insurance agent just because they are close to you. The importance…

The Perils of Not Having an Effective Healthcare Compliance Program

Reprinted with permission from Malecki Brooks Law Group, LLC Medicare and Medicaid fraud are extremely serious legal problems in the United States, and the federal…

The U.S. Department of Labor Released New Resources on FMLA and Mental Health Conditions

The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued guidance on workers’ rights to leave for mental health conditions under…

Leave Donated for Victims of War in Ukraine Will Not Be Taxed, According to New Guidance

Employee leave donated through employer-based programs to aid victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine will not be taxed as income of the donor employees,…

HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2023 Final Rule

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) filed its final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2023 on April 28, 2022. This final…

Have You Heard of Jackware? | A new type of cyberattack could be 10 times as dangerous

Ransomware has often been considered one of the most damaging cyberattack methods. While these incidents are certainly a significant and rising concern, another emerging malware-based…