Presented by Al Corvigno President Obama signed Executive Order 13706 on September 7, 2015. It requires that certain federal contractors provide employees with up to seven days of paid sick leave per year. The proposed effective date of the order is January 1, 2017. Under this Executive Order, federal contractors are required to provide affected […]
Many non-profit organizations depend on volunteers for various functions and capacities. In some cases volunteers may be involved in strenuous and physical activities that are crucial for operations. Physical injury to the volunteer is a real possibility. It is important for non-profit organizations to understand that injuries to volunteers are not protected by Workers Compensation. […]
On Oct. 7, 2015, President Obama signed The Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees (PACE) Act that amends the Affordable Care Act (ACA) definition of a “small employer” for the purpose of purchasing health insurance coverage. Small Group Market Expansion Most states have historically defined “small employers” as those with 50 or fewer employees for purposes […]
This spring we are pleased to spotlight one of our long time clients, Newton Electrical Supply. We would like to congratulate them as they celebrate their 50th anniversary in the electrical and lighting business! Newton Electrical has built a great reputation for superior customer service and quality products. They offer their customers a level of […]
ACE Private Risk Services purchased the renewal rights for the Fireman’s Fund Personal Lines book of business. Effective August 1, 2015 Fireman’s Fund policyholders will be converted to ACE Private Risk Services. ACE is a leader in financial strength among High Net Worth insurance carriers. ACE Private Risk Services was created from a renewal rights […]
Protecting your family with the right amount and right type of life insurance is an important responsibility. The first step is to determine how much life insurance you need to fully protect your loved ones. Once you know how much you need, the next step is to decide what type of coverage is right for […]
Many Americans are aware that about two hours and 30 minutes of exercise each week is necessary to stay healthy, and many of those individuals choose an aerobic activity, such as running or biking. however, recent research has shown that splitting your two hours and 30 minutes of exercise between varied activities—aerobic and muscle-strengthening—improves health […]
As the weather gets warmer across much of the United States, the winter snow starts to melt, crocuses bloom and many homeowners are reinvigorated to tackle spring cleaning and home improvement projects. Yet oily rags and other items left at a worksite can quickly lead to spontaneous combustion—a cause of major fire losses each year. […]
Presented by Al Corvigo While the majority of federal contractors follow the rules, every year tens of thousands of American workers are denied overtime wages, not hired or paid fairly because of their gender or age, or have their health and safety put at risk by corporations contracting with the federal government. Your taxpayer dollars […]
Disaster can strike a business in many ways. Fires, explosions, and vandalism can impact a specific location or regional events such as a hurricane, blizzard, or terrorist event can impact an entire region. After a catastrophic event, it is essential to evaluate the damage to the facilities quickly and accurately. This enables the business to […]