2023 promises to bring sweeping changes for employers and the employee experience. A host of new labor laws, rules, and regulations are set to come into effect in the coming year, with a focus on wage equity, expanded healthcare benefits, and other initiatives.
2023 promises to bring sweeping changes for employers and the employee experience. A host of new labor laws, rules, and regulations are set to come into effect in the coming year, with a focus on wage equity, expanded healthcare benefits, and other initiatives.
The Department of Labor's (DOL) new rule on "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights," which allows for consideration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors when making investment decisions, has come under fire from multiple fronts.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers must provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to enable them to perform their job duties effectively and safely. Additionally, employers must ensure that their facilities are accessible and usable by people with disabilities.
Hailstorms can be swift and destructive, damaging buildings, outdoor equipment and vehicles in a matter of minutes. For commercial property owners, such damage can result in destroyed property, costly repairs, business disruptions and lost revenue.
When it operates correctly, your commercial property’s sprinkler system can play a vital role in suppressing a fire. According toa recent report from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in fire incidents substantial enough to require assistance from a sprinkler system, these systems activated 92% of the time.
In the event of a catastrophic commercial property loss, the process of getting your business back up and running can be overwhelming. Although infrequent, these types of claims can severely impact operations, earnings, team members and the company’s reputation. Responding to a loss can seem daunting in the moment, especially considering the first few hours following a loss are some of the most critical.
The market for commercial property insurance continues to be challenging. Here are several factors contributing to premium increases for commercial property coverage.
On November 22, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) introduced new regulations that allow retirement plans to factor in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations when choosing investments and exercising shareholder rights.
As businesses across the country struggle to adjust their budgets during an uncertain economic climate, ensuring employee well-being has become increasingly difficult.
