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September 2021
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September 2021
Posted on: September 20th, 2021- 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- 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
July 2021
Posted on: August 4th, 2021- New Cal/OSHA Rules: No Masks, Distancing for Vaccinated Workers
- Cal/OSHA Withdraws New Changes to COVID-19 Emergency Standard
- Pandemic Highlighted Value of Voluntary Benefits
- Benefits Added During the Pandemic Likely to Remain
- The must-have benefits as we emerge from COVID-19
- Tips and strategies for successful mentorship
- EEOC Issues New Guidance on Vaccinating Employees
- The cost of a toxic company culture
- Office Hours: Assessing Employee Needs When Returning to the Workplace
- Does workers’ comp cover serious mental stress in Washington?
- Addressing Productivity through Quality Management
- MEWPs – knowing the type of training you need
- July 8, 2021 – WEBINAR – Self-Funding Strategies and The Impact of COVID-19
- July 14, 2021 – The Building Blocks of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – WEBINAR
- July 20, 2021 – Employee Benefit Nondiscrimination Rules Review – WEBINAR
- 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
- CPR & First Aid Certification Training
June 2021
Posted on: June 22nd, 2021- How to survive the new normal: Robust remote work policies
- COVID-19 Vaccines: Should You Mandate, Motivate or Educate Employees?
- Rethinking Employee Benefits for Permanently Remote Workers
- Creating a well-rounded workforce: Tips for recruiting established candidates
- How to survive the new normal: Robust remote work policies
- Impact of Organizational Systems on Construction Safety Performance
- July 8, 2021 – WEBINAR – Self-Funding Strategies and The Impact of COVID-19
- CPR & First Aid Certification Training
- The Business Risks of Secure Messaging Apps
- Mitigating Return-To-Work Risks in Remote Locations
- The ‘wellness wheel’ on the road to financial security
- Feel Younger Than Your Age? You Might Live Longer
May 2021
Posted on: June 22nd, 2021- From the Desk of Greg Scoville…..
- Lessons from Losses – The Game Changer – Telematics
- InterWest welcomes AEGIS Insurance Markets to our team!
- Sticky benefits: How voluntary options can double employee tenure
- How to meet the growing needs of employees’ mental health
- Recruiting challenges drive increase in stress for hiring managers
- D&I Meets D&O
- Effective Strategies – 6 ways to accelerate construction
- JOIN OUR WEBINAR – Thriving through disruption: The future of work
- Summit Webinar – Regulatory Update
- CPR & First Aid Certification Training
- Using Digital Solutions to Address Workplace COVID-19 Risk
- Exactly How the Pandemic Has Affected Our Mental and Physical Health
- How to Feel Less Tired During the Day
April 2021
Posted on: April 7th, 2021- California – Large Entity One-Time Reporting Requirement
- The No Surprises Act: How does it affect employer-sponsored health plans?
- COVID-19 PAID SICK LEAVE REQUEST FORM
- How Flexible Rewards Programs Boost Employee Engagement
- A more effective approach to employer-based health care
- Alert! New Paid Sick Leave Requirements for Small Employers in California Apply Retroactively!
- Addressing Pandemic Fatigue Among Your Staff
- How safe is your employee benefits data?
- How Managers Can Help Working Parents Whose Kids Have Returned to School
- Rehiring Employees After COVID Cutbacks
- Rebuilding in the wake of a disaster
- Craftsperson’s Impact on Project Quality
- April 14, 2021 – Commercial Group Captive Insurance Webinar
- April 20, 2021 – JOIN US – 2nd Quarter Employers’ School Webinar
- April 20, 2021 – Summit Webinar – Employee Benefit Nondiscrimination Rules Review
- April 27, 2021 WEBINAR – Reference-Based Pricing A Health Plan Cost-Containment Strategy
- CPR & First Aid Certification Training
March 2021
Posted on: March 5th, 2021- March 14th – “Spring forward” and check your smoke alarms
- CAN I REQUIRE VACCINATIONS?
- Insurance Implications of Required Vaccines
- Supply Chain Disruption Lessons from Pandemic
- Managing Workplace COVID-19 Vaccine Policies
- Fostering employee mental, physical health in a remote world
- The Biggest Remote-Work Lessons Managers Have Learned
- COVID-19—The Effect on the Construction Site
- 2021 Outlook
- April 20, 2021 – JOIN US – 2nd Quarter Employers’ School Webinar
- CPR & First Aid Certification Training
- CPR Private sessions available at your location by special arrangement – Minimum 10 participants
- CPR & First Aid Certification Training – Online Certification Option now available!
- Summit Webinar – Regulatory and Legislative Update
February 2021
Posted on: February 4th, 2021- Friendly Reminder…OSHA LOG Posting Season
- LESSONS FROM LOSSES
- If you design it, they will come: Behavioral finance can help sponsors offer better retirement plans
- Health and well-being of employees become a top priority of companies
- Workplace Sexual Harassment Moves Online During Pandemic
- EEOC Issues New COVID-19 Vaccination Guidelines for Employers
- Employees planning to use PTO for ‘staycations,’ mental health
- Employees on Leave Previously Ineligible for CFRA May Now Be Protected!
- Retaining employees who are mothers: What employers – and parents – must consider
- DOL finalizes new standard for independent contractor status
- Construction Wearables Are Gaining Traction with Operators, But Will Employees Buy In?
- Agile Construction Management
- Cal/OSHA Consultation Services Webinar
- Summit Webinar – Answering Employer Compliance Questions
- Don’t Make These Mistakes When Posting Cal/OSHA Form 300A
- Slip & fall scams continue troubling trend
January 2021
Posted on: January 7th, 2021- Happy New Year
- In Memorium Ken Noack Sr.
- The future of health care: Reshaping benefits in a post-COVID world
- Client Alert: Congress Passes a Second COVID-19-Related Stimulus Package
- Beyond 2020: Reshaping your DC plan
- Employers’ Interest in Individual Coverage HRAs Is Rising
- 4 voluntary benefit trends to expect in 2021 as a pandemic-weary workforce faces new realities
- 5 trends that will drive talent acquisition in 2021
- Manage Jobsite Safety – how live field data mitigates costs
- A Broader View of Construction Risk Management
- January 14, 2021 – 1st Quarter Employers’ School WEBINAR – Employment Law Updates 2021!
- Summit Webinar – Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Administration
- CPR & First Aid Certification Training – Online Certification Option now available!
- CPR Private sessions available at your location by special arrangement – Minimum 10 participants
- American workers are battling a mental health crisis. How can employers help?
December 2020
Posted on: December 8th, 2020- Happy Holidays!
- Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulations to Protect Workers from COVID-19 in Effect
- Office of Administrative Law Approves Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Regulations
- How to drive benefit use & protect patient health
- What Companies are Doing for Holiday Parties During Pandemic
- How employers can support workers thrust into caregiving roles
- How to help your workforce rethink their financial wellbeing this open enrollment season
- General Contractor Allowed to Bring Third Party Claim against Architect for Defective Specifications
- Evaluation Disputes
- December 9, 2020 – Commercial Group Captive Insurance Webinar
- December 15, 2020 – 2020 Benefits Regulatory Wrap-up and a Look Forward to 2021 – WEBINAR
- January 5, 2021 – ACA & Employee Benefits Compliance Webinar
- January 14, 2021 – 1st Quarter Employers’ School WEBINAR – Employment Law Updates 2021!
- CPR Private sessions available at your location by special arrangement – Minimum 10 participants
- CPR & First Aid Certification Training – Online Certification Option now available!
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