In the healthcare environment, particularly in nursing homes, the incidence of violence against nurses by patients is a growing concern. This issue not only affects the safety and well-being of the nurses but also impacts the quality of care that patients receive....
The writer’s strike in 2023, headed up by the Writers Guild of America, differs from the one in 2007-2008 in several key aspects: Technological and Market Changes: The media landscape has transformed significantly since the 2007-2008 strike, largely due to the...
As a small and medium-sized business (SMB) owner, running a business in our current inflationary economy is not easy with prices increasing. Unfortunately, with the current insurance hard market, premiums are also increasing, which especially negatively impacts...
June is National Safety Month. The National Safety Council (NSC) promotes this annual campaign in an effort to raise awareness of the leading causes of preventable injuries and fatalities at work, on the road, and within homes and communities. Watch this one- minute...
Companies may need to work with professional employer organizations (PEOs) to obtain contract workers for several reasons—whether it’s to account for their seasonal production periods, fulfill large contracts or secure contract-to-hire positions. Yet, before using a...
Enforcement of the strict standards of fiduciary conduct set forth in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) has traditionally been reserved for retirement plan sponsors. However, a new class action lawsuit highlights the importance of employers’...
On April 30, 2024, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended that women get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40 and continuing until they are 74. Nearly one year after this screening guidance was drafted in May 2023, the health panel’s...
On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) No. 2024-1 on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. The FAB follows a statement released by the White House announcing...
In the realm of global cinema, the art of dubbing and translation in films plays a pivotal role in breaking down linguistic barriers and making films accessible to a worldwide audience. Dubbed and translated films allow viewers to experience stories from diverse...
The summer months are approaching and along with them comes hot weather. OSHA has targeted temporary staffing agencies as an industry to keep an eye on. Nearly 3 out of 4 fatalities from heat illness happen during the first week of work. Watch the four minute video...
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is tasked with enforcing federal minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping and child labor requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as well as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the...
Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance is a type of policy designed to protect your business from financial loss due to lawsuits and other claims arising from your operations. Here’s a closer look at its coverage and how it relates to third-party bodily injury:...