NYS 2024 Workers’ Compensation Updates
There have been significant changes applicable to New York State workers’ compensation in 2024. For the ninth consecutive year, an aggregate rate decrease is on the horizon.
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The Importance of Wrap-Ups in Construction
On-site contractors also secured their own workers’ compensation insurance. According to the International Risk Management Institute, all these insurance coverages added about 6% to the total project cost. Often, project participants were confused about who had coverage or whose insurance would pay a claim.
Mitigating Turnover Costs & Improving Employee Morale
Over 40% of costly employee turnover may be easily preventable. Ensure your organization’s leaders are having proactive conversations with employees to mitigate turnover cost and employee morale.
The FTC’s ban on noncompetes faces challenges
In April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule banning most noncompetes nationwide. The rule is set to become effective on September 4, 2024.
The Pros and Cons of Offering Mental Health Days
Employee stress has reached record highs. Nearly 60% of employees say they are burned out, reports the management software company Workforce.com. The World Health Organization estimates depression and anxiety cost employers $1 trillion a year globally.
Are Your College Kids Covered Under Your Insurance?
When your child leaves for college, it is critical to make sure that they are covered properly incase of any accidents that happen while they are away at home.
Adirondack Insurance Exchange Departs NY Insurance Market
As Adirondack Insurance Exchange (AIE) exits the New York market, OneGroup is here for you.
What Is Earthquake Insurance?
Did you know every state is at some risk for an earthquake? Although most earthquakes in the United States are small and don’t cause damage, they can be catastrophic.
Cybersecurity Risks for Water Treatment and Wastewater Facility
Water treatment and sewage processing facilities ensure the public has clean drinking water and sanitary wastewater disposal. These facilities depend on technology to operate, opening them up to cybersecurity risks and liabilities.
Conduct an Effective, Thorough, and Legal Workplace Investigation
While each case is different, it’s important to follow the same framework to ensure that all investigations are fair, thorough and legally compliant.