April 8, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on ACA’s Mandate for Free Preventive Care
On April 21, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a pivotal legal dispute regarding the constitutionality of a key component of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) preventive care mandate. The Court’s decision in this case, Kennedy v. Braidwood Management Inc., will impact the requirement for health plans and health insurance issuers...
April 3, 2025
April Marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The National Safety Council designates April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This annual campaign is intended to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage drivers to minimize potential distractions behind the wheel. Distracted Driving Overview The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines distracted driving as any activity that may divert a...
April 1, 2025
The Critical Role of Employee Feedback in Developing Benefits Packages
In today’s competitive labor market, offering the right benefits package can make all the difference in attracting and retaining top talent. While employers often focus on benchmarking against industry standards or following trends, one of the most effective tools for building meaningful benefits programs is something much closer to home: employee feedback. Why Employee Feedback...
March 27, 2025
Unusually Active Hurricane Season in Store for the Atlantic: AccuWeather
Another above-average hurricane season will threaten the Atlantic this year, with as many as six storms affecting the US, AccuWeather Inc. said. Between 13 and 18 storms will at least reach tropical storm strength, and seven to 10 of those are expected to become hurricanes with winds of at least 74 miles (119 kilometers) per...
March 25, 2025
Contractual Risk Transfer for Landlords
Risk management is an essential aspect of property leasing, and one method that landlords can utilize to reduce potential losses is contractual risk transfer. This legally binding strategy assigns responsibilities for liabilities and related costs to the party who may be best positioned to control the risk. Together with other risk management strategies (e.g., risk...
March 20, 2025
4 Reasons to Provide Employees with Ergonomic Furniture
Creating a workplace where employees feel valued and supported goes beyond offering competitive salaries and benefits. The right furniture can enhance comfort and have far-reaching impacts on safety, efficiency, and overall employee satisfaction. If you want to build a workspace that promotes well-being and success, consider these reasons to provide your employees with ergonomic furniture....
March 18, 2025
Navigating a Growing Array of Benefits Options
In today’s labor market, offering a robust benefits package is essential for employee attraction, retention and well-being. The rise of voluntary benefits to supplement mainstays such as health insurance, 401(k) and leave has resulted in more than 150 available options on the market for employers to consider. As such, it can be daunting for employers...
March 13, 2025
Cal/OSHA Amends Residential Construction Fall Protection Standard
California OSHA (Cal/OSHA) has amended its fall protection standards in residential construction and roofing. The amendments include making the fall protection height standard 6 feet instead of 15 feet, making it more uniform to align with federal OSHA standards, and removing the term “impractical” and replacing it with “infeasible” within certain fall protection requirements. This...
March 6, 2025
Report Reveals a Rise in Cargo Theft
A new report released by multinational data analytics company Verisk revealed that a record-setting 3,625 cargo theft incidents occurred across North America in 2024, reaching nearly $455 million in valued losses. This article summarizes key findings from the report and highlights recent cargo theft incidents. Key Findings The Verisk report confirmed that cargo theft frequency...