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Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to ACA’s Individual Mandate, Updated COVID-19 Guidance
Employee Health and Benefits HR
Are Volunteers Covered by Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
Volunteers bring a lot of value to the organizations they work with. But they can also bring a lot of risk.
Celebrate Safely this 4th of July
The 4th of July can be an exciting and beautiful time to celebrate with family and friends. And the number one way people celebrate is with fireworks. But even mild fireworks such as sparklers can get hot enough to burn through clothing. To prevent burn injuries, exercise extreme caution when lighting and holding fireworks, and…
Fatal Accidents Increased 7% in 2020, Despite Fewer Drivers
A recent report by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that fatal traffic accidents increased 7.2% in 2020 from 2019, despite fewer drivers on the road.
Insuring Vacant Property & Buildings in the VI
Vacant properties are susceptible to undetected damages, such as fire, water damage, electrical explosions, wind or hail damage, and mold. In addition to extending coverage, there are some simple steps that owners of vacant property can take to limit their risk and liability.
Ransomware Prevention Guidance to Businesses
As ransomware attacks continue to rise in both cost and frequency throughout the country, the federal government is urging businesses to take this evolving cyber threat seriously. The White House is recommending that businesses convene with their senior leadership teams to review their ransomware exposures and implement these top cybersecurity measures:
IRS Issues Guidance on Taxability of DCAP Benefits for 2021 & 2022, IRS FAQs on COBRA Subsidies
Employee Health and Benefits HR
PCORI Fees Due by August 2
Fees for plan years that ended in 2020 are due by Monday, August 2, 2021 (as the normal July 31st deadline falls on a Saturday this year).
Are you prepared? Severe Thunderstorms
Every thunderstorm produces lightning, which is extremely dangerous. Though lightning fatalities have decreased over the past 30 years, lightning continues to be one of the top three storm-related killers in the United States.
Time to think about starting up or replacing your generators
Have you checked your generator lately? If not, now is the time! View these tips for generator safety, and where to buy or service a generator in St. Croix.
Closing your business? Consider this…
"I’m closing my business and want to cancel my insurance" Before you close everything down, please consider the following: