On March 18, 2026, OSHA announced the launch of its OSHA Cares initiative. This is an agencywide effort focused on helping businesses meet federal workplace safety requirements while building strong, successful safety and health programs that benefit employers and workers. Background OSHA Cares highlights the ways OSHA can support employers and provide guidance to ensure...
Environmental incidents can lead to costly cleanup efforts that may quickly exceed the cost of basic prevention. Even small spills can threaten workplace safety, disrupt operations and damage an organization’s reputation. Moreover, repeated or poorly managed incidents may undermine stakeholder confidence and trigger regulatory scrutiny from agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, state environmental...
Unforeseen incidents can occur in everyday business operations, exposing organizations to potential liability. A customer may slip on a wet floor, or a contractor may accidentally damage a client’s property. Just one general liability claim can disrupt business operations, create financial strain and affect future insurance costs. The financial and organizational impacts of these incidents...
In 2026, the commercial insurance market is showing signs of stabilization after years of volatility, but businesses still face a range of evolving risks that influence coverage costs. From climate-driven catastrophes and regulatory pressures to litigation trends and technology exposures, these forces are shaping underwriting practices and premium pricing across multiple lines. Article Published...
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...