HR Hotline – Exclusively for our Clients!

In a recent post we discussed our HR and Compliance Portal, our online portal for convenient access to resources on safety, compliance and much more (read about it here). While this portal is a vast and searchable resource, sometimes you need a little personal guidance, especially when it comes to matters of Human Resources. Chances…

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Public Health Emergency ends on May 11, 2023

With the anticipated end of the COVID-19 National Emergency and Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023, the federal government is beginning to unwind some of the policies that have been in place during these periods. On March 29, 2023, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (Departments) issued guidance…

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Rejected for Standard Workers’ Comp Coverage?

Most employers are required by law to obtain workers’ compensation insurance to protect employees injured on the job. Unfortunately, not all businesses are able to purchase workers’ comp in the regular insurance market. That’s where assigned risk plans come in. Also known as assigned risk pools or the residual market, assigned risk plans were established…

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Get Ready for Summer Watersports!

What is PWC Coverage? Personal watercraft coverage (PWC) may cover the following: Bodily injury to yourself, another rider, or swimmer injured in your path Property damage to items such as docks, other PWCs or boats Guest passenger liability Medical payments Theft of your PWC A typical policy will include a $250 deductible for property damage,…

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Uh Oh! You have a product recall!

Product recalls can be devastating not only for a manufacturer, but also for its wholesaler-distributors. While the manufacturer is usually held liable for injury resulting from a defective product, any seller of the product can also be held responsible in the United States under tort liability. Certain circumstances heighten a wholesaler-distributor’s risk: When it provides…

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