In an update to its technical assistance manual, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that employers must now justify mandatory COVID-19 testing for their workers. Going forward, employers must “assess whether current pandemic circumstances and individual workplace circumstances justify viral testing of employees to prevent workplace transmission of COVID-19.” Previously, the EEOC…
EYES WIDE OPEN A napkin that falls on the floor of your restaurant presents a slip-and-fall risk. A puddle of water by a self-serve drink station is another claim culprit. A stack of boxes on uneven footing in the supply closet could result in a workers’ compensation situation. These ‘little things’ can cause big ramifications—from…
CLOCKING IN AT HOME COMES WITH RESPONSIBILITY The Office. Wow, how this has changed during the last two years, with more companies offering hybrid work environments or moving from a brick-and-mortar office base to one that’s home based. Let’s face it, many of us were not set up to conduct business from home, and there…
Maryland has recently enacted three new laws aimed at strengthening and clarifying the state’s existing protections against employment discrimination and workplace harassment. All three laws amend the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act (MFEPA), which applies to employers with 15 or more employees, and go into effect on Oct. 1, 2022. Reasonable Accommodations for Applicants The…
We’re in a world of change. Does your insurance cover new exposures and mitigate evolving risks? Change is a sure thing. The last two years have emphasized the constant cycle of change, demanding that we adapt and overcome almost daily. But change isn’t all bad. The pandemic environment has taught us so much as individuals…
Operation Safe Driver Week is an annual safe-driving awareness and outreach initiative created by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. The week-long program is aimed at detecting and preventing unsafe behaviors on the road from passenger vehicle drivers and commercial motor vehicle drivers. This year’s focus will be on speeding. The CVSA’s reasoning for selecting this…
Regardless of company size or industry, employers are struggling to attract and retain quality workers. With the construction industry expected to continue to grow in 2022 and beyond, construction companies and contractors face a labor shortage and struggle to find workers to meet industry demands. This article highlights new employment research, outlines factors contributing to…
The labor market is a bit unpredictable at the moment. Economists previously warned of a “Great Resignation,” a time when employees were expected to quit in record numbers and leave considerable vacancies in the workforce. This actually happened somewhat—according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were a record number of resignations at the…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop in people after they experience a very stressful, scary or distressing event. Since mental health disorders can significantly impact someone’s ability to work, employees diagnosed with PTSD from a work-related cause may look to file a workers’ compensation (WC) claim to receive coverage…
Community associations simply can’t function without volunteers. Board members and committee members play a critical role in making community associations vibrant and attractive places to live. Finding, motivating, directing, and creating long-term volunteer partnerships, however, can be challenging. Yolanda M. Wilson, manager of neighborhood vitality in the City of Mesquite, Texas, creates engagement opportunities and…
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