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Water Damage Response Guide for Businesses

Water damage—whether from burst pipes, flooding or roof leaks—can lead to extensive structural damage and harm to valuable equipment, inventory and personal belongings. In fact, it’s one of the most common and frequent causes of property damage. A prevention plan helps mitigate these risks, reducing the likelihood of costly repairs or replacements. This 24-page water…

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4 Ways AI Could Impact the Workplace in 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) garnered attention from every industry in 2023, revolutionizing how organizations operate and make decisions. Many employers adopted this technology to streamline operations, enhance workflows and improve customer experience. Over the coming year, workplaces are expected to adopt AI even more rapidly. While many may worry about the likelihood of their jobs being…

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Be Cyber Secure: Tailgating and Piggybacking

Tailgating and piggybacking are low-tech tactics used by malicious actors to enter secure areas. They occur when an unauthorized person gains physical access to a location with sensitive information or vulnerable IT equipment. These intrusions can have significant financial and reputational impacts on businesses, so it is essential for companies to take measures to prevent…

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Important Employment Law Changes in 2023

Last year brought about significant shifts in the employment law landscape, impacting how organizations navigate the complex web of regulations governing workplaces. The U.S. Supreme Court issued several consequential decisions in 2023, and these and other rulings may have major impacts on employers, altering established labor and employment laws and workplace practices. In 2024, it’s…

What If There’s An Accident Or Injury At Work?

The Best Employers Consider The Whole Person In A Workers’ Compensation Claim Incident People are the backbone of any business. And when injuries and accidents occur in the workplace, it’s a real loss on many levels. What if you must file a workers’ compensation claim? And more importantly, how can you prevent them in the…

Marijuana in the Workplace

Marijuana, derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, is classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, indicating it has a high potential for dependency and no accepted medical use. Although isolated components of the raw marijuana plant have recognized medicinal uses, smoking marijuana has not passed the Food and Drug Administration’s rigorous…

Preventing Third-party Slip, Trip and Fall Claims

BREAKING NEWS: Couple Sues Eataly Boston After Woman Slips on Stray Piece of Prosciutto, Fractures Ankle and Claims ‘Great Pain and Suffering’ Court documents state that medical expenses exceeded $7,500. The couple is seeking damages amounting to $50,000. The lawsuit claims that Eataly was negligent for “failing to ensure that the floor was safe,” not…

Understanding and Reducing Workplace Harassment

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued guidance for preventing workplace harassment. Although the report was aimed at preventing harassment in the federal sector, the EEOC explicitly states that the practices detailed can also benefit private employers. Understanding Harassment Workplace harassment is a form of employment discrimination. It’s illegal under Title VII of…