12 Feb

Posted at 18:22h in Risk Management White Papers by . .

Legal Update Header On Feb. 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a proposed rule to update its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align it with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

OSHA is accepting comments on the proposal until 60 days after its publication, which is expected on Feb. 16, 2021.    

12 Feb

Posted at 17:42h in Human Resources White Papers by . .

Legal Update Header On Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) proposed delaying the effective date for the Independent Contractor final rule from Mar. 8, 2021 to May 7, 2021.

The WHD is proposing the delay to allow sufficient time for the agency to review the final rule as required by the memorandum President Biden issued on Jan. 20, freezing regulatory changes adopted late into the previous administration.      

05 Feb

Posted at 22:08h in Property & Casualty White Papers by . .

Organizations trust their senior leaders to make important decisions and act with stakeholders’ (e.g., shareholders, customers and employees) best interests in mind.

However, in today’s climate of increased corporate accountability, protecting your senior leadership team from directors and officers (D&O) liability exposures can be a significant challenge—making D&O coverage a crucial aspect of your organization’s risk management program.    

05 Feb

Posted at 21:55h in Property & Casualty White Papers by . .

Coverage insights header image When underwriters evaluate a commercial building, they generally examine four specific characteristics— construction, occupancy, protection and exposure (COPE).

It’s not uncommon for insureds to overlook how the underlying construction of their buildings impacts their insurance. However, when it comes to property coverage, the construction class is critical and can affect rates and the overall insurability of the structure.