26 Feb

Posted at 20:04h in Risk Management White Papers by . .

Risk Insights header image The COVID-19 pandemic abruptly forced many people to work at a location other than their normal workplace.

If you are working from home for the first time, getting the correct home workstation setup can be challenging. Your workstation might be a home office, a kitchen table or wherever you can find the necessary space. Unfortunately, it's easy to overlook ergonomics in the home environment. However, by understanding basic home ergonomics and taking small steps, you can positively impact your health and well-being.

26 Feb

Posted at 19:50h in Risk Management White Papers by . .

Risk Insights header image Shoplifting can become a costly problem for any retailer. According to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, over $35 million worth of merchandise gets stolen from retailers each day.

Furthermore, the latest data from the National Retail Federation provides that shoplifting is the leading cause of inventory shrinkage among retail businesses—contributing to 39% of shrinkage concerns.

26 Feb

Posted at 19:41h in Property & Casualty White Papers by . .

February 2021's winter storm could be the costliest insurance event in TX history header While no firm number on insured losses has been released for the brutal weather system that has left dozens dead and millions without power or water, it is likely to cause billions in auto, property and homeowners claims, with one reported estimate at $18 billion.

Winter storms typically cause an average of $1.5 billion in property damage, according to the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA). That’s the average for ordinary years, but the subzero temperatures and precipitation striking much of the United States falls well outside the standard winter weather for some areas.

26 Feb

Posted at 19:23h in Human Resources White Papers, Risk Management White Papers by . .

HR Insights Blog Header Power outages are an unfortunate reality and often strike fast and unexpectedly, leaving employees looking for answers.

Often a result of extreme winter or other severe weather, a power outage can leave a workplace without the heat or lights on, and the impact can extend to employees’ homes—and their personal safety. Employee relations are critical before, during and after a crisis, and HR professionals and leaders can play a pivotal role in helping to protect employees in this time of need. Unfortunately, power outages can create challenges for communicating with employees at the time when information is most critical, so it’s important to prepare accordingly.

26 Feb

Posted at 18:56h in Human Resources White Papers by . .

Legal Update Header An employee working a “one week on, one week off” schedule who takes 12 workweeks of federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave may be required to return to work 12 weeks later, a federal appeals court has held.

In Scalia v. State of Alaska, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals found that an employer may count both “on” and “off” weeks against the FMLA leave entitlement of an employee on a rotating schedule. Ninth Circuit decisions apply in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. The opinion was issued Jan. 15, 2021.