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December 6, 2024

OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for Fiscal Year 2024 – Infographic

 

December 5, 2024

Holiday Shopping Online? Remember These Cybersecurity Tips

Online shopping has made it easier than ever to peruse the wares of various businesses and vendors from the comfort of your own home as you search for the perfect gifts this holiday season. However, conducting transactions over the internet always involves inherent risks, as cybercriminals may be lying in wait. As you check friends...

December 3, 2024

Stable Outlook Continues for the U.S. Commercial Lines Market

“Persistently strong” underwriting performance and solid investment returns prompted a continued stable outlook for the U.S. commercial lines sector, according to a market segment report from AM Best. “Our expectation is that the U.S. commercial lines segment will remain profitable in the aggregate and will be resilient in the face of near- and longer-term challenges,”...

November 27, 2024

Strategies for Maintaining Safety Standards Amid a Labor Shortage

The construction industry faces a critical labor shortage, with over three-quarters of contractors struggling to fill open positions. Approximately 80 percent of these contractors cite the lack of skilled, experienced workers as a significant safety and health risk to their employees. The sector’s safety challenges are underscored by government data identifying construction as the industry with...

Supporting Mental Health for a Safer Workplace

Mental illness is a prevalent issue in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 1 in 5 (23.1%) adults live with a mental illness. These conditions can range from mild to severe, with the potential to significantly impact individuals and their ability to thrive in the workplace. Proactive measures...

November 26, 2024

California Employment Laws Effective Jan. 1, 2025

Most new bills in California become effective on Jan. 1 of the following year once approved by the state Legislature and the state governor (though some exceptions are possible for emergency measures and when the bills specifically appoint a different effective date). This Legal Update provides an overview of labor and employment laws California adopted...

November 21, 2024

Working Safely in Cold Weather

Workers exposed to cold conditions are at risk of hypothermia, frostbite, dehydration and muscle injuries. To prevent injuries and illness while working in winter weather, it’s crucial to understand safety considerations related to cold exposure. Signs of Cold-related Injury and Illness If you or a co-worker have any of the following symptoms, get indoors and...

November 19, 2024

The Role of Coinsurance and Sublimits in Cyber Insurance 

Cybercriminals increasingly use sophisticated methods to infiltrate businesses’ computer systems and networks, putting sensitive data and personally identifiable information at risk. With cyberthreats evolving in scope and complexity, businesses of all sizes and industries face potentially devastating financial and reputational damages. To manage these risks, leaders should adopt robust cyber defenses and follow cyber hygiene...

November 15, 2024

Inflation Up in October After Six-month Slowdown

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.6% year over year in October, up from 2.4% in September. Although the month’s reading followed six consecutive months of slowing rates, it met economists’ predictions. The inflation increase won’t likely disrupt the Federal Reserve (Fed) as expectations are for...

November 14, 2024

Employer-reported Nonfatal Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Down 8.4%

Private industry employers reported an 8.4% decrease in nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2023 compared to 2022, according to the most recent data available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. There were 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported in 2023. The decrease was driven by a 56.6% drop in illnesses in...