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Coverage Gap Concerns as Cyber Threat Grows
Small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly bearing the burden of cyber threats, as criminals consider them low-hanging fruits that often do not have the resources...
Employer Guide for Dealing with the Coronavirus
As the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus gains momentum and potentially begins to spread in North America, employers will have to start considering what...
More Companies Bar Manager-Employee Relationships
The recent news of McDonald’s Corp. dismissing its chief executive for having a consensual sexual relationship with an employee reflects the hardening stance in corporate...
More Employers Get Premium Bills for ‘Misclassified’ Workers
One outgrowth of a new California law that applies more stringent criteria for what constitutes an independent contractor is that many employers are likely to...
Commercial Crime Policies Cover Some Cyber Crimes
In some instances, a commercial crime insurance policy may offer coverage for money a company loses due to a cyber attack, a court has ruled....
Study Finds Physical Medicine Reduces Opioid Use Among Injured Workers
Physical medicine treatments like physical therapy, acupuncture and chiropractic care correspond with reduced opioid prescription use among injured workers, a new study has found. Workers...
Most Commercial Insurance Lines Seeing Increases
A new report by Willis Towers Watson predicts that most commercial insurance lines will see increases in 2020 as the market continues to harden almost...
DOL Issues New Rules for Joint-Employer Status
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued new and more simplified rules for determining joint-employer status, which can often be found in work involving temporary...
Controversial Law Suffers Early Legal Setbacks
California’s controversial independent contractor law suffered its first two legal setbacks in January after trucking firms and independent truckers were able beat back at the...
How to Avoid Running Afoul of Wage and Hour Laws
With increases in litigation and federal and state enforcement of wage and hour laws, employers should make sure they comply with laws at both the...