La Niña conditions are predicted to affect the upcoming U.S. winter season (December 2024 to February 2025), according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) outlook issued in October.…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently released the results of its 2024 International Roadcheck. This inspection and enforcement initiative highlights the work of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) inspectors throughout…
The National Council of Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recently published a new study showing the relationship between injury frequency and weather conditions as they relate to workers’ compensation claims. In the…
Data Backup and Recovery Plans Data loss from cyberattacks, hardware failures, failed cloud synchronizations, natural disasters, human errors, and other events can lead to significant disruptions, financial losses and compliance…
On Oct. 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of the Solicitor (SOL) released a special enforcement report indicating seven “fine-print” employment-related contract provisions that the SOL is…
Over three-quarters of the homes most impacted by Hurricane Debby fell outside federal flood zones, which means they weren’t required to have flood insurance; flooding is not covered by standard…
In recent years, a growing number of organizations have implemented stronger cybersecurity measures, including multifactor authentication (MFA). This method requires a user to present two or more unique credentials, such…
On April 18, 2024, OSHA released the 2023 injury and illness data collected under the Improved Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illness regulation that was issued in July 2023. Rule…
On Feb. 21, 2024, Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (UHG) and one of the largest platforms for managing health insurance billing and payments in the United States, experienced…
The prevalence of active shooter incidents in the workplace has brought to light a concerning aspect of workers’ safety that extends beyond traditional occupational hazards. Employees across various industries now…