Spring signifies the end of winter and a season of new beginnings. It ushers in budding trees, blooming flowers and warmer temperatures. It can also bring with it quickly changing conditions and hazards that employers and workers need to be aware of and prepare for to ensure safety. While, overall, workplaces are safer today, many people are still seriously injured … Read More
Manufacturers: Are you insuring your building and property correctly?
Would you insure your house for $500,000 when you only paid $200,000 for it? Of course not. Here’s another question. Say that the house you purchased for $200,000 burns to the ground. Would you expect your insurance policy to cover the replacement cost of your house based on the $500,000 coverage you were paying for? Of course not. It all … Read More
In 2016 OSHA fines may be going up, way up
Buried in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 is a provision that would bring a startling increase to Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) fines. Unchanged since 1990 and not indexed to inflation, OSHA fines are set to jump nearly 80% next year, with increases indexed to inflation after 2016. The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 tied … Read More
Are you prepared for an OSHA ‘pop-in’?
*ring ring ring* You’re not expecting anyone, but someone’s at the door…it’s your Aunt Elaine, famously resistant to getting a cell phone, who was in the neighborhood and thought she’d take a chance you might be home and drop by. Aunt Elaine may be great, but let’s face it, nobody loves a pop-in. While we tolerate the occasional boundary-crossing friend … Read More
Protect Your Company from “CEO Fraud”
Remember the e-mails claiming you’d won the Nigerian lottery, full of misspellings and bad grammar and requesting your bank account information so funds could be wired? These amateur e-mail scams are a thing of the past and a new, rapidly growing and sophisticated threat is targeting businesses worldwide and has already resulted in more than 7,000 companies in the U.S. … Read More
Job Descriptions: Many businesses overlook this key HR must have – do you?
Job descriptions are an essential component of any organization. Not only is it important that they are thorough and accurate when first crafted, it is also vital that they are kept up-to-date, as employees’ job functions may evolve. Inaccurate or outdated job descriptions can also negatively affect recruiting and productivity, are a detriment to the employer-employee relationship and pose serious … Read More
The Cleveland Browns and Sinclair Risk: Why being different is a good thing.
The Cleveland Browns debuted new uniforms last month, and they are quite eye-catching, especially given what came before. Fans long familiar with jerseys featuring tiny, barely readable “Browns” now see “CLEVELAND” screaming in big letters across the front. The uniforms can consist of multiple color combos of orange, brown, and white, the day’s variety depending on…owner Jimmy Haslam’s mood? But, … Read More
CT Employee Benefits Planning: Assessing Voluntary Options
CT Employee Benefits Planning: Assessing Voluntary Options An effective Employee Benefits program is key to attracting and retaining top talent. While voluntary benefits plans are still paid by employees, the company-run programs offer employees discounted prices for coverage compared to the open market. These employment perks often help employees with life needs and expenses they might otherwise not have the … Read More
Tips for Reducing New Haven Employment Practices Liability Risks
Tips for Reducing New Haven Employment Practices Liability Risks Hiring can be one of the most challenging parts of operating a business, and it all starts with writing a job posting. Crafting the perfect job posting requires great attention to detail, strong diction and a clear understanding of state and federal employment regulations. A well-executed posting can help bring in … Read More
Wallingford Business Insurance: ACA Allows Bare-bones Healthcare
Wallingford Business Insurance: ACA Allows Bare-bones Healthcare Controversy over the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has yet to fade out even four years after the legislation passed. Business and officials are stuck in a seemingly endless battle of wits. Corporate leaders are looking to ease the transition into providing many hourly-wage, short-term and variable-hour workers with affordable healthcare options under the … Read More