Jan 30, 2022 | Business Insurance, Business Operations, Employement Practices
BY NOW, ALL employers should realize and understand that sexual harassment is illegal. Employers are directly responsible for employee behavior, which gives harassed workers recourse in bringing legal actions against those that employ them. According to the Equal... 
Jan 22, 2022 | Business Insurance, Business Operations, Employement Practices, Workers’ Compensation
TRADE SECRET theft by employees is a serious and growing problem in the U.S. According to an analysis of federal court cases, 85% of such theft is committed by employees or business partners. Lately, companies have been focusing on high-value, high-tech cyber attacks... 
Jan 15, 2022 | Business Insurance, Business Operations
AS A TRUCK driver, there are many things you can control. You can control your steering and where you stop for the night. But, one thing that is out of your hands is the weather. Rain, sleet, hail and wind will all present themselves on different days to make your job... 
Jan 7, 2022 | Business Insurance, Risk Management
SMALL AND mid-sized businesses are increasingly bearing the burden of cyber threats, as criminals are betting they do not have the resources in place to mount a strong defense. A severe attack on a small company can incapacitate its ability to do business, and the... 
Dec 29, 2021 | Business Insurance, Business Operations, Employement Practices, Workers’ Compensation
CALIFORNIA’S WORKERS’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau has proposed plans to start requiring COVID-19 claims to be included when calculating employer X-Mods, according to a report by an industry trade publication. The proposal, which would have to be approved by... 
Dec 20, 2021 | Business Insurance, Business Operations, Employement Practices, Workplace Safety
CAL/OSHA has taken the first step towards creating a semipermanent COVID-19 standard to replace the emergency temporary standard that currently governs workplace coronavirus prevention measures in the state. On Sept. 17, Cal/OSHA released a discussion draft for...