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News Brief: OSHA Announces Top 10 Violations for 2024

OSHA Announces Top 10 Violations for 2024 - OSHA recently revealed its top 10 most frequently cited standards in the 2024 fiscal year using preliminary data. This information is valuable for businesses of all kinds, as...

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Live Well, Work Well : November 2024

Fall Into Mindfulness - The changing seasons can help you prioritize your physical, emotional and mental health by presenting the opportunity to start new routines or cut out unhealthy habits. Autumn is a great time to...

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Mental Health Minute: November 2024

Practicing Gratitude In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in stress and negativity. However, practicing gratitude can be a powerful tool to improve mental health. Gratitude involves recognizing and...

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Risk Insights: Best Practices for Safety Committees

Best Practices for Safety Committees - A safety committee is crucial for creating and maintaining a safe workplace culture. These committees bring together employees, management and safety professionals to proactively...

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Compliance Bulletin: Educational Assistance Programs Can Help Pay Student Loans Through 2025

Educational Assistance Programs Can Help Pay Student Loans Through 2025 - The IRS is reminding employers who offer educational assistance programs that they can also use them to help pay for their employees’ student...

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Health Care Bulletin: Deadline for Submitting Gag Clause Attestation Is Dec. 31, 2024

Deadline for Submitting Gag Clause Attestation Is Dec. 31, 2024 - Effective in 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) prohibits health plans and health insurance issuers from entering into contracts with...

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Small Business Insights: Factors That Affect Small Businesses’ Insurance Costs

Factors That Affect Small Businesses’ Insurance Costs - Regardless of industry, small businesses encounter a variety of risks in their everyday operations. These exposures can lead to significant financial losses,...

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Legal Update: 5th Circuit Upholds DOL’s Authority to Set Minimum Salary Requirement for White-collar Exemptions

5th Circuit Upholds DOL’s Authority to Set Minimum Salary Requirement for White-collar Exemptions - On Sept. 11, 2024, in Mayfield v. U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit held that the...

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Legal Update: All Draft Forms & Instructions for 2024 ACA Reporting Now Available

All Draft Forms & Instructions for 2024 ACA Reporting Now Available - In July 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released draft 2024 forms for reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6056....

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Commercial Property Insights: Insurance Challenges Facing Coastal Commercial Properties

Insurance Challenges Facing Coastal Commercial Properties - Coastal environments refer to areas located on or within a few miles of shorelines. These environments are some of the most popular spaces for commercial real...

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