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The Top 5 Reasons Safe Place to Work lawsuits are on the rise in New York State
Safe place to work lawsuits have been on the rise in New York, as a result of the New York State Scaffold Law & other factors. Learn about their impact.
April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Review the following article for more information on distracted driving and ways you can help prevent it.
What’s Your Cost of Risk Management?
Marshall & Sterling takes a total cost of risk approach by tailoring your risk management program to look to the end game – your price.
Final Rule Released on Short-term, Limited-duration Insurance and Fixed Indemnity Coverage
On March 28, 2024, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (Departments) released a final rule on certain types of health coverage that are not subject to the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) consumer protections, namely short-term, limited-duration insurance (STLDI) and fixed indemnity coverage. This rule finalizes some of the changes…
Job Openings Projected to Trend Back Up in April
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its April Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary. The monthly report revealed an unexpected 10.1 million job openings in April—compared with a revised 9.745 million in March—following three months of declines.
2024 Construction Struck-by Stand-down Takes Place in April
The National Occupational Research Agenda Construction Sector will host their annual National Stand-down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents. This stand-down will take place April 15-19, 2024, in coordination with the National Work Zone Awareness Week. The goal of the initiative is to stop, talk and act. Talking about potential struck-by risks on the job site can…
Training Temporary Workers and Worksite Supervisors
Any host employer (HE) that utilizes temporary workers (TWs) through a staffing company (SC) may be opening themselves up to safety and health challenges. When done haphazardly, these nonstandard short- and long-term work arrangements can threaten the safety and health of the workforce and the company. According to OSHA, the HE and the SC are…
Did You know These Life Events Affect Your Insurance Needs?
As we age and reach different milestones in our lives, our insurance needs change. In order to ensure adequate coverage, contact your insurance broker if you’re affected by any of the following life events:
ChatGPT and the Emerging Risk of the AI Landscape
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…
Mold and Bacteria Concerns Due to Extended Building Shutdowns or Reduced Operations
If an office or facility experiences reduced operations or is shut down for an extended period of time, it’s important to address any potential risks that may have developed. Two such hazards that can impact the health of building occupants include the growth of Legionella bacteria and mold—which can flourish in plumbing and heating, ventilating…
Employers Should Start Preparing for 2024 RxDC Reporting
The next RxDC report for group health plans and health insurance issuers is due by Saturday, June 1, 2024, covering data for 2023. How should you prepare?