DOL Updated OSHA Penalty Guidance to Support Small Businesses - On July 14, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a news release stating it updated its guidance on penalty and debt collection procedures in OSHA’...

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OSHA’s Safe and Sound Week Scheduled for Aug. 11-17 - More than 5,000 workers are killed on the job each year, and more than 3.6 million employees are seriously injured each year while at work. Because of this, OSHA...

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Voluntary Benefits ERISA Compliance Exemption - Voluntary benefits are optional benefits that employers may offer to enhance their traditional benefits packages. Offering voluntary benefits allows an employer to include...

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OSHA's Outdoor and Indoor Heat-related Hazards National Emphasis Program - On April 8, 2022, OSHA launched its National Emphasis Program (NEP) to protect workers from heat-related hazards in indoor and outdoor...

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Top 5 Ways to Prevent EPL Claims - Employment practices liability (EPL) claims-such as alleged discrimination, harassment or wrongful termination-can be complex and costly, leaving impacted employers with lasting...

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Understanding and Preventing Fleet Fraud - Fleet fraud refers to a host of deceptive activities that may occur amid the sale and operation of commercial vehicles and their individual assets (e.g., engine parts). Such...

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Effective Communication in Workers’ Compensation Claims - Effective communication is crucial in managing workers’ compensation claims. It requires engagement with several parties, namely employees, supervisors, medical...

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OSHA Updates Inspection Program to Focus on Workplaces With Highest Injury and Illness Rates - On May 20, 2025, OSHA announced its updated Site-Specific Targeting (SST) inspection program, which directs agency...

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7 Wellness Tips to Start Your Summer - Longer days, warmer temperatures and a shift in routines make summer the perfect season to reset, refresh and re-energize. Whether you’re looking forward to beach days, weekend...

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Worker's Compensation Outlook - The workers’ compensation insurance segment has been an outlier compared to other lines of commercial coverage, with most policyholders encountering softening conditions and modest rate...

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