Holiday weeks can pose an extra administrative challenge to employers with employees on leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In addition to their regular FMLA obligations, employers must figure out how to calculate employees’ leave use when the leave coincides with a holiday. FMLA regulations and an opinion letter from the...
In today’s increasingly litigious and regulated business environment, management liability insurance is a critical financial safeguard for organizations and their leadership teams. Whether public, private or nonprofit, all organizations face potential management liability risks, including allegations of mismanagement, shareholder scrutiny and employment-related claims. Fortunately, management liability insurance can help organizations protect their financial assets while...
The winter months bring more than just cold weather and shorter days; they bring the possibility for winter storms that may result in a snow- and ice-covered landscape. While it may be a winter wonderland for some, as a property manager, snow and ice buildup means a hazard with the potential for costly liability. If...
Understanding the latest employee benefits trends can help organizations plan ahead and offer a benefits package that meets the evolving needs of workers. Here are five trends shaping benefits in 2026: As the workforce’s needs continue to evolve, so must the benefits that companies offer to remain relevant and meaningful to employees. Every workplace is...
On Oct. 13, 2025, California amended the California Fair Employment and Housing Act’s (FEHA) pay data reporting requirements to modify storage requirements and impose mandatory penalties, effective Jan. 1, 2026, and to increase the number of job categories, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Background Private employers with 100 or more employees (at least one of whom...
Every year, health insurance companies inform state officials of their expected cost changes and propose new prices for plans that comply with the Affordable Care Act regulations. A report from KFF, an independent source for health policy research, focuses specifically on plans for small businesses, typically those with 50 or fewer employees. These plans can...
General partners (GPs) in private capital firms face a distinct set of legal and financial risks. Whether managing a venture capital fund, real estate portfolio or private equity investment, they operate in high-stakes environments where decisions are subject to intense scrutiny. In many cases, liability is not limited to the firm itself; GPs may be...
Organizations working closely with vulnerable individuals, including children and seniors, face heightened exposure to allegations of sexual abuse or misconduct. Public and regulatory scrutiny has intensified in recent years, with greater emphasis on how organizations prevent, respond to, and are held accountable for such claims. Moreover, statutes of limitations in several states have been expanded...
We are thrilled to announce that CMR Risk & Insurance Services has been ranked #2 in the San Diego Business Journal’s 2025 Best Places to Work list for medium-sized companies (50–249 employees). This honor is particularly meaningful to us because it reflects the voices of our employees. For the fourth time, CMR has been included...