Every year, a familiar email lands in your inbox. Your commercial insurance renewal is up. The premium is laid out. A signature is requested. And in most cases, the commercial insurance renewal moves forward without much more thought than checking…
Due to the elements, winter is the most dangerous time of year for driving due to the variety of elements that motorists face. Snow, ice, slush, wet roads, fog and heavy rain can all make driving difficult, but ensuring that…
As more people have been working remotely over the last few years, some employers have turned to employee-tracking software to ensure that these staff are working while on the clock, and to boost productivity. Tools like activity monitors and locations…
Vehicle back-over injuries and death are a common occurrence in a number of industries that use heavy equipment and/or trucks. A back-over incident occurs when a backing vehicle strikes a worker who is standing, walking or kneeling behind the vehicle.…
Having a hard time coming up with ideas for your monthly construction tailgate meetings? You can use this handy chart of topics to plan your tailgate meeting agenda for the year. The list is by no means exhaustive, but it…
Since the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took effect in June 2023, there’s been a huge spike in lawsuits against employers alleging failure to reasonably accommodate workers covered by the landmark legislation. In the first 11 months following enactment of the…
On-the-job accidents may increase during the holidays as distractions in the workplace increase and decorations can pose safety issues. Normal routines and schedules are disrupted, and your staff — like everyone else — are also rushing around to crowded and…
If you’ve been considering purchasing an electric vehicle, be sure that you consider the cost of insuring it before you buy. Due to the complexity of these vehicles and higher repair costs, even the least expensive EVs like the Chevy…
A new study has found that the fastest-growing cost associated with cyber incidents is business interruption, reinforcing the need for businesses to have in place robust response and data restoration measures, particularly after a ransomware attack. Between 2019 and 2023,…
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the bane of the office worker and if an employee gets it from repetitive motion work in front of the computer, the employer can end up with a costly workers’ comp claim on its hands, particularly…