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Why Do I Need… Personal Umbrella Liability Insurance?
After a hectic work week, Jim Marshall was looking forward to a relaxing weekend with his wife and kids. He was just a few blocks from home when his cellphone rang. He glanced down to see who was calling. That split-second distraction was all it took for him to miss...
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Internship Programs Under The Fair Labor Standards Act
This fact sheet provides general information to help determine whether interns and students working for “for-profit” employers are entitled to minimum wages and overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).1 Background The FLSA requires “for-profit”...
Pre-action Sprinkler System Considerations
The type of sprinkler system that best suits your commercial property should be determined by your operations, building characteristics and fire protection needs. Wet pipe sprinkler systems, which store water in their pipes for distribution during a fire, are the most...
Preventing Falls in Construction
OSHA’S NATIONAL SAFETY STANDDOWN TO PREVENT FALLS IN CONSTRUCTION RUNS MAY 3-7 Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls account for 30% of...
Frequency of Vehicle Thefts Increased in 2020
Everyone is susceptible to vehicle theft, whether they live in a metropolitan area, the neighboring suburbs or the rural countryside. In fact, after a downward trend in the frequency of vehicle thefts, there was a dramatic increase in 2020, according to the National...
Overview of Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package
The House of Representatives has passed its version of President Joe Biden’s proposed stimulus bill, which includes extended unemployment benefits, direct checks to individuals and more. The bill is now with the Senate, where some provisions will likely change....
Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Since COVID-19 vaccine demand is increasing and distribution varies by state, scammers are trying to take advantage of uncertainty and confusion to steal money and personal information from vaccine seekers. Scammers are using phone calls, text messages, social media...
Preventing Work-from-Home Burnout
5 Ways to Beat Work-from-Home Burnout If you’re working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic and feeling burnt out, you’re not alone. According to a survey by Monster, an online employment platform 69% of remote employees are experiencing burnout. What is burnout?...
Fast Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccines
You’ve probably heard that a vaccine will help bring an end to the pandemic. Now that there are two vaccines authorized for use, you may have questions about those vaccines, especially in the age of misinformation. Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19...
A Look Back at 2020
A look back at 2020: Advisen Data Spotlight When the clock struck midnight on the last day of 2020, it marked the end of a year marred by catastrophe—the outbreak of COVID-19, high-profile data breaches, opioid litigation and corporate scandal, to name a few. To put...
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