Derek Holmquist

September 10, 2024
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Bucket Truck Safety

Bucket trucks, aka aerial lifts, allow personnel to perform work at elevated heights. Without proper safety training, equipment and situational awareness, aerial lifts can pose serious risks to operators. Read these guidelines to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
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June 18, 2024
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UNICO Group Earns Top Spot in Lincoln’s Best Places to Work 2024

For the fifth time in six years, UNICO Group has been named one of Lincoln’s Best Places to Work. UNICO also secured top honors in the large company category (50 - 199 employees), marking back-to-back first place finishes.
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May 14, 2024
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Form 5500 Must Be Electronically Filed by July 31, 2024

Employers subject to Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) must electronically file Form 5500 by July 31, 2024. The Form 5500 is an annual report for each employee benefit plan the employer maintains, unless a filing exemption applies.
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May 9, 2024
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UNICO Group Appoints Mary Savage to Director of Marketing and Sales Enablement

UNICO Group is pleased to announce Mary Savage as their new Director of Marketing and Sales Enablement. Mary brings a wealth of experience in marketing and sales enablement, having led the company's marketing department for the last nine years.
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March 15, 2024
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UNICO Group Welcomes Angie Hoffschneider as Executive Vice President of Integration

UNICO Group is pleased to announce the addition of Angie Hoffschneider to the team as Executive Vice President of Integration. Angie joined UNICO in January and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role.
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March 5, 2024
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Negligent Hiring, Retention, Supervision and Training

Employment negligence is a claim brought by an individual seeking to hold an employer liable for the damages (injury) caused by an employee. In this article, we breakdown the elements of an employment negligence claim and four categories of negligent actions.
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February 27, 2024
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2024 Construction Industry Trends to Watch

Construction businesses should monitor trends like rising litigation costs, labor shortages, sustainability efforts, and technology advancements. Adapting operations and risk management practices is crucial to address these shifts and ensure success.
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February 26, 2024
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OSHA Federal Penalty Schedule

OSHA citation maximum penalty amounts can be adjusted every year, if announced by January 15. Penalties may be adjusted depending on the gravity of the violation and the employer’s size, history of previous violations and ability to show a good faith effort to comply with OSHA requirements.
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February 2, 2024
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Risk Transfer Via Contractual Agreements is Essential

Contractual requirements, litigation and the potential for extended liability are challenges the communications industry faces with more regularity, making risk management a necessity. With these challenges, it's imperative to understand the process necessary to transfer risk and reduce your operating exposures to contractors that you may hire.
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