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California Extends Workers’ Comp Presumption for COVID-19

On Sept. 1, 2020, California amended its workers’ compensation (WC) law, under Senate Bill 1159 (SB1159), to provide a presumption that COVID-19 is a compensable, work-related condition under certain circumstances. The bill is expected to be signed into law but will otherwise go into effect on Sept. 30, 2020. In general, the changes mean that […]

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FDA Urges Consumers to Check That Their Hand Sanitizer Is Safe Before Use

Hand hygiene is an important response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends washing hands with soap and water. If those aren’t available, using a hand sanitizer can help you avoid getting sick and spreading germs. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers that some hand sanitizers

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Loss Control Questionnaire: Employment Practices Liability

Examine Your Risk Employment practices liability is a growing area of concern for organizations across the country. Lawsuits related to employment practices are on the rise. In fact, by some estimates, one out of every five cases in civil courts is an employment-related lawsuit. Employment practices claims are among the most costly and time-consuming issues

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The Benefits of Telematics for Commercial Fleets

Managing a fleet and drivers can be a challenge, particularly given the potential for accidents, employee injuries, liability concerns and increased costs associated with vehicle upkeep. Nevertheless, your fleet—whether it be a handful of cars or dozens of commercial vehicles—plays a major role in the success of your organization. As such, it’s crucial to take

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3 Common Phishing Attacks and How to Avoid Them

A significant number of organizational data breaches stem from phishing attacks. At a glance, these attacks result from a cyber criminal utilizing a fraudulent email or other form of communication to trick the victim into providing sensitive information or downloading malicious software on their device. Phishing attacks have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years and

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Governor Kemp Signs COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act

8/6/2020 Yesterday, Georgia’s Governor Kemp signed Senate Bill 359, the COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act, which will go into effect August 7th. SB 359 says that no healthcare facility, healthcare provider, entity, or individual, shall be held liable for damages in an action involving a COVID-19 liability claim unless the claimant proves that the actions

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Deciding Who Should Continue to Work From Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic

As businesses across the country continue reopening and the threat of a second wave of COVID-19 cases looms, employers are facing difficult decisions regarding work-from-home arrangements. Some employers are opting to extend work-from-home arrangements until next year, others are asking all employees to return to the office and some are offering a hybrid of the

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