Organizations trust their senior leaders to make important decisions and act with stakeholders’ (e.g., shareholders, customers and employees) best interests in mind.05 Feb Building Construction Classes
When underwriters evaluate a commercial building, they generally examine four specific characteristics— construction, occupancy, protection and exposure (COPE).
It’s not uncommon for insureds to overlook how the underlying construction of their buildings impacts their insurance. However, when it comes to property coverage, the construction class is critical and can affect rates and the overall insurability of the structure.
05 Feb OSHA Issues New Prevention Guidance on COVID-19 in the Workplace
On Jan. 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued guidance on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
The guidance is intended to inform employers and workers in settings outside of health care of the risks of being exposed to or contracting COVID-19 at work. This guidance is meant to help employers and workers determine appropriate COVID-19 control measures for the workplace.
05 Feb DOT Issues FAQs on CDC Mask Mandate for Transportation Industry
On Jan. 29, 2021, the Department of Transportation (DOT) posted frequently asked questions in response to the mask mandate order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The order requires travelers to wear masks at conveyances and transportation hubs to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The order defines “conveyance” as including “aircraft, train, road vehicle (including rideshares), vessel…or other means of transport, including military transport.”
05 Feb OSHA Issues Mitigation and Prevention Guidance for COVID-19
On Jan. 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued guidance on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
The guidance applies to employers and employees in settings outside of the health care industry, and is meant to help them determine appropriate COVID-19 control measures for the workplace.
05 Feb 4 Recruiting Trends to Watch in 2021
Recruiting has never been simple, and the COVID-19 pandemic is complicating matters even more.
In this rapidly changing landscape, employers need to adapt if they want to attract and retain quality talent.
To better prepare for this task, here are some recruiting practice trends employers should monitor in 2021.
05 Feb Overview of the DOL’s January 2021 FLSA Opinion Letters
During January 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor issued nine opinion letters to clarify how the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies to various employment situations.
DOL opinion letters provide the department’s official position on how labor and employment standards apply in specific situations.
05 Feb Commercial Auto Trends to Watch in 2021
Whether they’re transporting materials and tools to worksites, hauling goods for deliveries or driving to meet clients—organizations of all sizes and industries rely on safe, functioning vehicles to serve their customers and generate profit.
But, while utilizing a commercial fleet can offer numerous benefits, it can also create additional risks. As such, commercial auto insurance has become invaluable for any organization that operates vehicles as part of their operations.
05 Feb 5 HR Technology Trends to Monitor in 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has prepared a list of FAQs to help educate the public on various aspects of COVID-19 vaccination. This article features some of these FAQs.