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Marshall & Sterling Insurance Acquires Mancino Insurance
Marshall & Sterling Insurance has acquired of Marcy, NY- based Mancino Insurance Agency, expanding the company’s New York presence.
All You Need to Know about Filing a Claim
Many people are flustered when they file an insurance claim given that claims typically follow devastating events like car accidents, illnesses or home fires. To help you file a claim with ease, we have compiled some useful information you need to make the best of this trying experience.
IRS Issues Guidance on HDHP Coverage and COVID-19 Preventative Care
IRS Issues Guidance on HDHP Coverage and COVID-19 Preventative Care
Firework Safety
Fireworks are a staple of many Fourth of July and other celebrations but remember to take precautions to ensure your special event is safe and accident-free.
Youth-Aged Employees in The Workplace
Hiring youth workers—many times to fill seasonal positions—can be an integral component to your organization’s hiring plan. Early work experience can also be a great opportunity for teenagers to learn important skills.
Leveraging AI in Employment Decisions: Balancing Benefits and Risks
Although AI can offer several benefits—such as improved efficiency, objectivity and decision-making—it also presents challenges related to biases, transparency and ethical concerns. This article examines the pros and cons of AI in employment decision-making, discusses relevant laws and regulations for businesses to consider, and provides tips on mitigating AI-related risks.
Trends Impacting Commercial Insurance Costs
Recent market developments have demonstrated signs of an improving commercial insurance landscape. Yet, industry experts asserted that ongoing headwinds facing certain lines of coverage will continue to generate hardened conditions overall, therefore driving up premiums. As such, it’s essential for businesses to be aware of the following market trends and how they may impact coverage…
New York State Expands Employer Obligations to Nursing Mothers
Effective June 7, 2023, New York State employers are required to comply with new obligations to accommodate nursing employees in the workplace. New York State’s Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act was amended to expand requirements to allow nursing employees to express breast milk based on individual needs for up to three years following childbirth.
Rate of U.S. Workers Testing Positive for Marijuana Reaches 25-year High
An analysis by workplace drug testing provider Quest Diagnostics found that drug tests administered after workplace accidents in 2022 reached the highest level in 25 years for positive marijuana results.
Ongoing Wildfires Impact Health of Millions in U.S
Wildfires in Canada continue to create poor air quality conditions throughout the United States. As of June 7, 2023, air quality advisories are in effect for nearly 110 million Americans in parts of 18 states from New Hampshire to South Carolina.
Using ChatGPT and Other AI Tools in The Workplace
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT has recently made waves for producing human-like text and communications from user inputs. Accessible to anyone with a computer and internet connection, ChatGPT produces usable written material on a wide range of topics and helps make decisions. These functions are leading many employers to consider ways to incorporate this technology…
2024 HSA Limits
The IRS recently released 2024 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) via Revenue Procedure 2023-23.