Hermine Watch
Deeley Insurance Group is watching the projected paths of Hermine. Be Safe. Listen to your public officials. Click here to stay up to date on Hermine. You sleep when the wind blows.
ACA’s Affordability Contribution Percentage Increased for 2017
The Affordable Care Act came out and you checked in and made sure you were compliant. However, as things change, you may need to check again. On April 12, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released new guidance on the percentages used to determine what is considered “affordable” health coverage.Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA),…
How to Make Sure Your Office is Hurricane Ready
Reading a protection blog, even when well written and with convenient bullet points, gets boring after awhile. Thanks to Quill.com who shared this great graphic with us. We want to bring you protection information in the most fun, colorful and most appropriate way for you to read. Our office is prepared, is yours? Do you…
OSHA Increases Fines for Violations
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…
New Changes to Overtime Wage Payment
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?…
National EMS Week May 15-21, 2016
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…
An Evacuation Plan!
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…
Chesapeake Employers to Alter Rate Structure in 2020
Chesapeake Employers carries workers compensation coverage for many of our insureds and other businesses in Maryland. Due to a court ruling the carrier will have to change the rate structure. Chesapeake Employers will be changing the rating method and complying with a national rating method imposed by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). This…
Workplace Wellness
March is a time to focus on Workplace Wellness. At Deeley Insurance Group we have a wellness team. Although not mandatory, employees are encouraged to participate in the wellness activities and are rewarded for participation and progress. In January and February the team was challenged to log in daily to a fitness app and keep…
