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Construction Risk Insight: Most Costly Construction OSHA Violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) keeps records not only of the most frequently cited standards overall, but also within particular industries. An analysis of the most recent statistics from OSHA reveals the top standards cited in the fiscal...
Commercial Risk Insight: COVID-19 Protection, Workers’ Comp Premium Audit Tips
In our latest Commercial Risk Advisor newsletter, we focus on employee safety issues, specifically the following two topics: 1. A More Proactive Approach Toward COVID-19 Protection OSHA has released new guidance to protect all types of workers, not just those deemed...
Compliance ✔- Outbreak Period Relief for Benefit Plan Deadlines Ending
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued Notice 2021-01 to announce the end of COVID-19 relief provided under Notice 2020-01. As a reminder, Notice 2020-01 and a final rule gave individuals additional time during the Outbreak Period to: request a HIPAA special enrollment...
Alabama Law Offers Some Immunity Against COVID-19 Lawsuits
Alabama Act No. 2021-4 was recently signed into law by Governor Ivey. The law provides limited immunity against civil lawsuits for covered entities, and individuals associated with a covered entity, for certain damages related to the COVID–19 pandemic. The law does...
Compliance ✔- Cafeteria Plan: FSA Clarifications and Additional COVID Relief
The IRS continues to provide COVID-19 relief and clarifications of prior-issued relief as they apply to cafeteria plans. As a reminder, an employer may implement any/all of the relief provisions applicable to their cafeteria plan but is not required to. Most recently,...