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    Spring Is Here! Time to Assess the Condition of Your Roof

    It’s time to assess the condition of your roof! In this article, you’ll learn about how to maintain your roof this spring. Now that you’ve made it through the long, hard winter, addressing home repair issues that may have surfaced in the last several months is essential. At this time of year, it’s especially important […]

    March 8, 2023

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    Is Your Insurance Coverage Enough?

    Do you have adequate insurance coverage for your home and vehicle? Would you know if you did? Find out here whether your home is underinsured. Whether auto or homeowners, insurance is a powerful form of protection against disasters. Insurance makes rebuilding possible when something unexpected happens, whether a house fire or a car crash. Unfortunately, […]

    February 8, 2023

  • More Employers Offer Flexible Spending Accounts

    As health insurance and treatment costs rise and recognizing the potential for tax savings and other benefits, more employers have started offering flexible savings accounts to their employees. FSAs are also an important way to enable employees who are not enrolled in high-deductible health plans with attached health savings accounts to save money over the […]

    January 27, 2023

  • How to Deal with the ‘Monday Morning Workers’ Comp Surprise’

    The “Monday morning surprise” — the term for when an employee approaches you on the first morning of the working week to report an injury he or she sustained at work on Friday — can be a dreaded situation for an employer. Nearly all organizations face this at some point and the injury report is […]

    January 27, 2023

  • Top 10 California Laws, Regulations Affecting Businesses in 2023

    A slew of new laws and regulations that affect California businesses have taken effect for 2023. Last year was a busy one, with ground-breaking new laws on employee pay disclosures, a law prohibiting discrimination against cannabis-using employees and another expanding the circumstances when employees can take leave to care for a loved one. The following […]

    January 27, 2023

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    Tired of Being Cold? 6 Ways to Keep Your Home Warm (Without Cranking the Heat)

    Heating costs are going up! These tips make it possible to stay warm this winter without turning up the dial on your thermostat. It’s chilly out there, and the cost of heating your home is on the rise. According to the National Energy Assistance Director’s Association, home heating costs are at their highest in 10 […]

    January 11, 2023

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    Protect Your Home from Water and Ice Damage

    Water and ice damage affects homeowners everywhere, but you can protect your home with the following tips. Water damage can cause serious problems, ranging from mold and mildew to structural weakness. Between 2015 and 2019, 1 in 50 insured homes filed a water damage claim with their insurance. While it’s important to have homeowners insurance […]

    December 14, 2022

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    Driving this Thanksgiving: Safety Tips That Save Lives

    Safe driving saves lives. If you’re traveling this holiday season, follow these tips to protect yourself and others on the road with you.   Traveling during the holidays brings us closer to family and loved ones, but sometimes, traveling also puts us in harm’s way. According to the National Safety Council, 406 people died in […]

    November 9, 2022

  • In-House Inspections Crucial to a Safe Workplace

    When was the last time you or the person responsible for doing so walked around your facility, warehouse, office or other workplace and did a safety inspection? Your Injury and Illness Prevention Program should state that the owner, supervisor or person with authority and responsibility shall conduct monthly workplace safety inspections. To maintain a safe […]

    October 25, 2022

  • Reporting Workers’ Comp Claims Late Can Push up Costs Nearly 50%

    One of the keys to keeping the costs of a workers’ compensation claim from spiraling out of control is prompt claims reporting. Claims are routinely filed late, either by the injured worker who fails to report it to the employer, or the employer dawdling or procrastinating and not reporting the claim to its insurer. Either […]

    October 25, 2022