Category: Human Resources

February 20, 2019
Employment Practices Liability Insurance
Business leaders make decisions each day on issues like hiring, firing, promotions and the work environment. Every one of these decisions impacts your employees and, depending on the…

February 20, 2019
Benefits of Crime Insurance
As a leader within your organization, you want to trust your employees and the people you do business with. However, the reality is that no business is immune…

February 16, 2019
Using Temporary Heating Devices Safely
For some of us, the onset of cooler weather means heating our work area with temporary heaters. When used correctly, these heaters can make the working environment much…

February 12, 2019
Avoiding the Spread of Communicable Disease in the Office
As a risk manager, it is important to be prepared for any number of events that could threaten the safety of your employees and/or cause severe business interruption…

February 06, 2019
EEOC Rules on Transgender Employee Bathroom Use
In May 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published guidance for employers regarding bathroom access rights for transgender employees. In its guidance, the EEOC states that denying…

February 06, 2019
Recruiting and Retaining Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Employees
Equality and diversity in the work force is essential to your organization’s success. By employing individuals of all backgrounds, you are sending a message to the community at…

February 06, 2019
Employment Discrimination
Discrimination is treating similarly situated individuals unequally. Federal and state governments have enacted laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of protected classifications, such as sex, race, religion…

January 31, 2019
Return to Work Program Guide
This guide will help you construct an effective return to work program and create meaningful work assignments for workers injured both on and off the job. To download, please…

January 23, 2019
Liability from On-site Fitness Centers
On-site fitness centers can be a powerful way to improve productivity, reduce time away from work, promote wellness and recruit top talent; however, they also present a serious…

January 23, 2019
Office Fitness Center Guidelines
This comprehensive packet includes fitness center rules, a sample maintenance form and an employee facility usage agreement. Note, some sections require brief customization to adhere to the needs…

January 23, 2019
Taxability of Wellness Program Rewards
Employer-sponsored wellness programs often incorporate rewards or incentives to encourage employees to participate. Because there are numerous legal requirements for wellness program design, employers sometimes overlook the federal…

January 17, 2019
Benefits of Bundling Commercial Policies
Insurance carriers realize that offering additional lines of coverage to an existing customer is less expensive than trying to attract new customers. They also know that the more…