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.
Distracted driving is defined as any activity that removes the operator’s vision from the roadway and/or hand(s) from the vehicle controls. Operating a vehicle safely and “defensively” requires the full attention of the driver.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As our use of mobile devices continues to climb, cyber criminals are targeting them more frequently Follow these 12 tips to better protect the data on your mobile device.
Writing a BYOD policy forces companies to think things through before they turn their employees loose with their own smartphones and tablets on the organization’s network. To make sure nothing is overlooked, get input from people across the company: HR, IT, accounting, legal – workers and executives alike.
FMCSA has released 2023's ten most common violations committed by commercial motor vehicles and drivers during roadside inspections. The most common violation committed is operating a CMV without a CDL.
UNICO Group has officially announced the transition of key leaders, effective January 1, 2024, aimed at supporting the company’s long-term growth and independence.
Employers should be aware of the top compliance issues that impact their health plan coverage for 2024, such as plan transparency requirements, ongoing ACA litigation, possible expansion of ACA’s contraceptive coverage mandate or proposed legislation at state and federal levels to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
Employers subject to Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 or 6056 should prepare to comply with reporting deadlines in early 2024.
A new OSHA rule requiring certain employers in high-hazard industries to electronically submit additional injury and illness information becomes effective on January 1, 2024.
Karla Wilson and Nikki Bruns were recognized by the Health Insurance Marketplace as a member of the 2024 Marketplace Circle of Champions for helping over 20 consumers gain qualified health coverage. Karla was also recognized as Elite Marketplace Circle of Champions for assisting over 100 consumers.
OSHA announced its top 10 most frequently cited standards for the 2023 fiscal year using preliminary data. Fall protection is by far and away the most common cited standard.