Risk Briefs

Risk of workplace injuries higher among first-year employees

by Anita Byer
<big><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">Risk of workplace injuries higher among first-year employees</span></strong></big>
Did you know that the risk of workplace injuries is higher among first-year employees? A recent analysis of workers’ compensation claims by Travelers revealed that an employee’s first year on the job is often the most dangerous.
Posted in 2022, HR, workers compensation, Workplace Safety

DHS proposes Form I-9 overhaul and extends pandemic-related compliance flexibilities

by Anita Byer
<big><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">DHS proposes Form I-9 overhaul and extends pandemic-related compliance flexibilities</span></strong></big>
The Department of Homeland Security is proposing an overhaul of its Employment Eligibility Verification form a/k/a Form I-9.
Posted in 2022, employment practices liability, EPLI, HR

Florida Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care Facilities

by Anita Byer
<big><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">Florida Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care Facilities</span></strong></big>
On February 24, 2022, Florida's Department of Health made significant changes to its COVID-19 guidance for child care facilities.
Posted in covid, employment practices liability, Florida, HR, vaccine

EEOC Enforcement Activity Increasing, Approaching Pre-Pandemic Levels

by Anita Byer
<big><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">EEOC Enforcement Activity Increasing, Approaching Pre-Pandemic Levels</span></strong></big>
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s enforcement capabilities are returning to pre-pandemic levels
Posted in discrimination, EEOC, employment practices liability, HR, sexual harassment

EEOC Updates COVID Guidance to Address Pandemic-Related Workplace Retaliation

by Anita Byer
<big><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">EEOC Updates COVID Guidance to Address Pandemic-Related Workplace Retaliation</span></strong></big>
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID-19 technical assistance to address retaliation in pandemic-related employment situations.
Posted in covid, employment practices liability, EPLI, HR, human resources

Florida’s New $10 Minimum Wage Poster

by Martin Salcedo
<big><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">Florida’s New $10 Minimum Wage Poster</span></strong></big>
Florida’s new $10 minimum wage poster is now available! On September 30, 2021, Florida’s minimum wage will be $10 per hour. Employers must update their Florida minimum wage posters to reflect the new minimum wage.
Posted in Florida, FLSA, HR, minimum wage, overtime

The Case for Employment Practices Liability Insurance

by Anita Byer
<big><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">The Case for Employment Practices Liability Insurance</span></strong></big>
The case for employment practices liability insurance has never been stronger. COVID-19, #MeToo, gig workers, remote workers, medical marijuana, CDC guidance, quarantines, vaccines, Zoom meetings.... Yet, far too many businesses go without EPLI. Sure, they have their reasons, but most of them are actually myths.
Posted in employment practices liability, HR, human resources