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May 2022

Posted on: May 10th, 2022

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From the Desk of Greg Scoville
Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention – Lessons from Losses
Cal/OSHA Loosens Requirements of COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
Bill Would Make Full Time Four Days a Week
Think Like a Risk Manager to Reduce Your Insurance Costs
Employers Tap Technology to Tackle Distracted Driving
Safety Strategies for Heavy Equipment
Delays, Higher Insurance Costs Burden Owners, Contractors
California to Increase Inspections at Public Works Construction Projects
Bureau Recommends 7.6% Workers’ Comp Rate Hike
Return to Work Not Just for Workers’ Compensation Claimants
Pre-Existing Conditions Weigh Heavily on Workers’ Comp Claims

April 2022

Posted on: April 7th, 2022

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COVID-19 Employer Vaccine Mandate Bill Shelved
Leadership Traits – three ways to maximize employee retention
Reporting Contractor’s Professional Liability Claims
CalSavers Registration for Small Employers Deadline Nears
Small-Group Market Remains Stable under the ACA
Webinar – 2nd Qtr Employers’ School: Staying Power – How to Keep Employees Longer
Webinar – Summit Compliance Institute: Overview of State Laws Impacting Employee Benefits
Webinar – Summit Compliance Institute: Overview of 5500 Reporting Requirements
Legal Requirements for COVID-Related Disabilities
Keeping Benefits Competitive Requires Vigilance—and a Strategy
Transitioned to Remote Work? Don’t Fall Afoul of Wage and Hour Laws
Private Attorneys General Act Has Employers on the Defensive
How does the labor shortage impact workers’ comp?
New Rules Expand Services Covered with No Cost-Sharing
Digital Health Benefit Tools Can Help Your Employees Save Money, Stay Healthy
How HRAs Can Help Your Employees Pay for Medical Expenses
How Tracking Near Misses, Employee Concerns Reduces Injuries
Cyberrisk Management Tips for Businesses Amid the Russia-Ukraine War

March 2022

Posted on: March 18th, 2022

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From the Desk of Greg Scoville…
Safety Degrees
Oral Contract did not Include Indemnification and Additional Insured Obligations
California Enacts Retroactive Emergency Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Law
Governor Newsom Signs New Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Extension for COVID-19
The Changing Value of Property Risk
State Agencies Issue “Safer from Wildfires” Framework to Protect Homes and Communities
Webinar – Health Insurance Captives: Control Claims, Drive Down Costs, and Take Back Control of Your Health Insurance Spend
Webinar – Summit Compliance Institute: Regulatory and Legislative Update
Webinar – 2nd Qtr Employers’ School: Staying Power – How to Keep Employees Longer
Still plenty to consider for COVID-related benefit mandates
5 Pressing Issues Workers’ Comp Execs Are Focused on in 2022
The dangers of working long hours

February 2022

Posted on: February 10th, 2022

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InterWest Celebrates 30 Years!
ASDA Risk Solutions – CLAIMS ANNOUNCEMENT
To survive supply chain chaos, construction & insurance must collaborate
Help Us Build the Next Generation Construction Workforce
New Hazardous Waste Environmental Fee Goes into Effect
What Do the Supreme Court Rulings on Vaccine Directives Mean for Employers?
Be Aware of Minimum Wage and Labor Law Changes in 2022
Non-Owned Auto Coverage Essential for Any Business
Webinar – Health Insurance Captives: Control Claims, Drive Down Costs, and Take Back Control of Your Health Insurance Spend
Health Expenses a Major Source of Mental Health Issues for U.S. Workers
Sexual Harassment Lawsuits: How to Protect Your Company
IRS to Get Tough on ACA Reporting Form Mistakes
Long-Haul COVID Can be Covered under ADA
Pandemic Fallout: Employers Boost Mental Health, Substance Abuse Benefits
Time to Post Your OSHA Form 300A
Navigating the Evolving Cyber Insurance Landscape
Holistic wellbeing: Resources to support employees in their day-to-day life
Life Should Come First in Life–Work Balance

January 2022

Posted on: January 6th, 2022

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Happy New Year!
Top 10 New Laws and Regulations Impacting California Businesses in 2022
New Assessment Levels for Workers’ Compensation Surcharges
Help Us Build the Next Generation Construction Workforce
FHWA to Provide Historic $52.5 Billion in Funding to States
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Will Expand Demand for Sweeping Services
Delays, Higher Insurance Costs Burden Owners, Contractors
Looking back: 5 reflections on the 2021 insurance industry
January 18, 2022 – 1st Qtr Employers’ School Webinar – Employment Law Update
January 20, 2022 – ACA & Employee Benefits Compliance Webinar
January 25, 2022 – Summit Compliance Institute Webinar
A Guide to Workplace Vaccination Policies
7 Avenues Employers Can Take to Bolster Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts
2022 Health Insurance Outlook, Changes
How to Coax Your Employees to Enroll in an HDHP
UPDATE: COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards
Workers’ Compensation Claims Mounting? A Collaborative Review Process Can Help
Developing a culture that prevents employee burnout

December 2021

Posted on: December 7th, 2021

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From the Desk of Greg Scoville
ASDA Risk Solutions – CLAIMS ANNOUNCEMENT
Holiday Greetings
Congress Passes Historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
FMCSA’s Emergency Declaration Extended Into February 2022
Big Changes to Construction Dual Work Comp Classes in the Works
What To Do If a Wildfire Threatens
December 14, 2021 – Summit Compliance Institute – Regulatory Review and Wrap-Up
January 18, 2022 – 1st Qtr Employers’ School Webinar – Employment Law Update
Large Employers Must File ACA Forms – Not the Insurers
Employees Responsible for 85% of Trade Secret Theft
Paid Ransomware Demands Fall Sharply as Businesses Wise Up
Power Outages
Holding a Safe End-of-Year Holiday Party
26 Reasons to Be Proud of Yourself

November 2021

Posted on: November 9th, 2021

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La Nina emerging, bringing potential for extreme weather
Prepare Your Business for Delays in Postal Service
Managing Supply Chain Disruption
FMCSA Awards More Than $76 Million in Grants to Improve Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety
Commercial Insurance Rate Hikes to Continue in 2022
November 16, 2021 – ACA & Employee Benefits Compliance Webinar
November 16, 2021 – Summit Compliance Institute Webinar: Wellness Rules Overview
November 18, 2021 – 4th Quarter Employers’ School Webinar
COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS
Addressing Workplace Mental Health Challenges with Employee Assistance Programs
2022’s Social Security Raise Could Come With This Sneaky Surprise
Governor Signs Safety Legislation
Caught on Camera – choose the right safety technology for off-road vehicles
Compliance Issues for Firms Considering Vaccine Incentives, Penalties
Inexperience Increases Contractor Injury Risk
What Are You Doing About Ransomware?
Employer support will be key to curbing rising levels of stress, burnout

October 2021

Posted on: November 9th, 2021

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ASDA Risk Solutions – IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – Claims
White House releases vaccine-requirement plans
FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration Through November 30, 2021
Mobile Workforce Tech
Importance of Trust in Construction Relationships
Build California E-cademy Introduces Young Students To Construction Industry
COVID-19 Drives Surge in Employment Practices Claims
October 19, 2021 – Summit Compliance Institute – Employer Reporting
October 19, 2021 – Group Healthcare is Broken: Take Back Control with a Health Insurance Captive
November 16, 2021 – ACA & Employee Benefits Compliance Webinar
November 18, 2021 – 4th Quarter Employers’ School Webinar
Reminder to Health Plan Sponsors: Medicare Part D notices due before October 15th.
2022 health care transparency rules: What employers need to know to comply
5 key considerations when implementing mandatory vaccination policies
Workplace Lessons Learned During the Pandemic
Suicide Prevention & Recovery: Impacts & Resources
Addressing Workplace Mental Health Challenges with Employee Assistance Programs

September 2021

Posted on: September 20th, 2021

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Welcome New Team Member
ASDA Risk Solutions – IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – Claims
LARA PUTS INSURANCE COMPANIES ‘ON NOTICE’ TO PROTECT INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR COMMUNITIES WITH WILDFIRE EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS
New Funding Round for State COVID-19 Relief Grants Opening
Construction constrained: Market dynamics under U.S. infrastructure plan
Wildfires Make for Difficult Commercial Property Insurance Market
September 21, 2021 – Summit Compliance Institute Webinar – Handling MLR Rebates
October 19, 2021 – Group Healthcare is Broken: Take Back Control with a Health Insurance Captive
CPR Training Update
Deductibles Shift Drives Interest in Critical Illness Cover
Planning to Retire in 2021: A Complete Guide
Labor Shortages: The Disconnect and Possible Solutions
Unclaimed Property Risk Management Challenges
Burnout: An Emotional and Psychological Warfare
Balancing the return to work with mental wellbeing

August 2021

Posted on: September 20th, 2021

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From the Desk of Greg Scoville…
Attention Employers: IRS Ramping Up ACA Compliance
Workers’ Comp COVID-19 Payroll Reporting Rules Sunsetting
In Construction, Stop Counting and Start Correcting
Thwarting ransomware attacks
Working smart: Keys to reducing cybercrime losses
CPR Training Update
August 9, 2021 – 3rd Quarter Employers’ School – Workers’ Compensation Claim Fraud & Investigation – WEBINAR
August 12, 2021 – Self-Insured Groups – A Potential WC Coverage Solution Webinar
Summit Webinar – Legal/Regulatory Update and look at Transparency Notice/Disclosure Requirements
How voluntary benefits help attract—and retain—employees in a hot job market
The Case for Effective DE&I Training
Getting the most out of your retirement plan — for you and your employees
Understanding the benefits of alternative dispute resolution
American workers in the midst of a ‘great reset’
Small Businesses Face Hiring Challenges
Key Privacy and Security Issues for Collaboration Platforms
Mental health recognized as ‘significant’ issue by employers
Focusing on employee health & wellness as hiring surges