Accommodating At-risk Employees Amid COVID-19

By SCSAI / May 26, 2020 / 0 Comments

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compels employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who need it. These accommodations can be straightforward and may include installing a wheelchair ramp or adding text-to-voice software on a computer. In many cases, the accommodation needed for an employee to perform their job is obvious.

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New York State Enacts Paid Sick Leave Law

By SCSAI / May 22, 2020 / 0 Comments

New York state has enacted a sick leave law that, depending on their size, requires employers to provide between 40 and 56 hours of paid leave per year for reasons relating to the health of the employee or the employee’s family. Employers with fewer than five employees and an annual income under $1 million may satisfy the law’s leave requirement by providing unpaid leave of 40 hours annually.

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Trucking Risk Advisor: May 2020

By SCSAI / May 5, 2020 / 0 Comments

Fatigue occurs when an individual does not get enough sleep or quality sleep. It can impair one’s ability to safely perform tasks, including driving. Driver fatigue may be triggered by a lack of adequate sleep, long work hours, strenuous work or non-work activities—or a combination of other factors.

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Cyber Risks and Liabilities: Q2 2020 Updates

By SCSAI / May 5, 2020 / 0 Comments

According to cybersecurity firm Emsisoft, 205,280 organizations around the globe reported experiencing a ransomware attack in 2019—a 41% increase over 2018. This fact not only illustrates that ransomware attacks are on the rise, but it also underscores the need for organizations to act to prevent such attacks from impacting their operations. Especially when we consider just how many employees are currently working from home.

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Understanding the Business Interruption Claims Process

By SCSAI / May 4, 2020 / 0 Comments

Continuity is critical in business, and there are few things more important than continuous revenue and cash flow. In fact, just one brief business interruption can be incredibly costly for an organization, often leading to serious reputational damages or financial harm.

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Risk Insights: Screening Employee Temperatures Upon Return to Work

By SCSAI / May 3, 2020 / 0 Comments

The coronavirus pandemic has upended nearly every industry and has every employer wondering, “When will it be safe to bring employees back to work?” Government guidance can shift rapidly, sometimes within the same week. Shelter-in-place orders have been extended by some officials, with others questioning why restrictions are still in place.

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