Starting in July of 2016, fines for OSHA violations are increasing by 80-150%. This increase could have a huge impact on all businesses. Violation Current Maximum Amount of Increase Increased Penalty Amount 80 % 150 % (max) 80 % 150 % (max) Non-serious $7,000 $5,600 $10,500 $12,600 $17,500 Serious $7,000 $5,600 $10,500 $12,600 $17,500 Willful…
On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a new rule that will overhaul overtime wage payment. The new rule doubles the salary threshold that employees must meet to qualify for the overtime wage payment exemption—a change that could affect more than 4 million workers across the United States. What is changing?…
My son came home from school when he was in 2nd grade and flat out refused to take any of his medicine until I proved that his name was on every prescription bottle. Luckily, all bottles were properly marked and he did remember the doctor prescribing these medications. On that day, my son had worked…
I just purchased my third Honda Civic in my life time. I chose on reliability and safety all three times! So what determines a vehicles safety rating? Although every vehicle sold in the United States must meet minimum safety requirements, the government also uses safety ratings to encourage consumers to purchase safe vehicles as well…
The amount of electricity in the average home is enough to cause serious injury and death, and, according to the National Fire Protection Association, there are 50,000 electrical home fires every year. That’s why it’s so important to take electrical safety seriously in your home. Here are some tips to stay safe around electricity: Avoid…
As a regular Facebook user – I belong to one or two online yard sale type sites where my neighbors sell things. Now that online platforms such as Craigslist and Facebook have made classified ads more accessible, it’s important to know how to stay safe when meeting with strangers to exchange purchases. Never agree to…
Any community association is governed by a set of by-laws or other governing document that outlines a set of rules for the residents of the community. Managers are taught to rely on these documents and refer to them regularly. Owners and residents are responsible for reading and understanding the rules of the community and then…
It is National EMS Week. At Deeley Insurance Group we are proud to protect and insure a number of great local volunteer fire and emergency service departments. Personally, I am wowed by all the services EMS workers perform. I am wowed because I am “that Mom.” Any EMS worker knows me or a Mom just…
Truth is – I steal the money out of my disaster kit all the time. It is my way of securing a few dollars and then when I really need a treat… I got it. I replenish it once a year on June 1st to make sure that in the case of a hurricane, I…
I have lived and worked in Worcester County, Maryland all of my life. In my lifetime, I have evacuated on three occasions. I have been forced to “shelter in place” or stay home more times than I can count. I have learned to find friends who have generators, boats, and construction equipment that can get…
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