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Monthly Archives: February 2020

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Passing the Buck: How to Successfully Transfer Risk to Third Parties

by in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Risk Management. Posted February 27, 2020
When claims are made against your company, one of the quickest ways to clear that loss from your company’s books is to transfer the risk to a third party. A good Risk Transfer Plan can not only remove the risk of indemnity, but it can also prevent expensive litigation costs and attorney’s fees. Indeed, a ...
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Insurance Coverage for Losses Stemming from the Coronavirus

by in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Insurance & Loss Prevention, Risk Management. Posted February 25, 2020
The coronavirus has not only sickened tens of thousands of people, killed several hundred, and disrupted life for millions, but has also sharply impacted the second-largest economy in the world. Many Chinese companies have suspended operations, and international companies like Starbucks, Apple, McDonalds, KFC, and Pizza Hut have closed their stores in Wuhan and elsewhere. ...
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How Employers Can Respond to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

by in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management. Posted February 13, 2020
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (“2019-nCoV” or “coronavirus”) is a respiratory illness that, with its spread to the United States, is raising important issues for employers. This guide explains the outbreak, the legal implications of it, and how employers should be responding now to employees who might have the virus, are caring for affected family members, ...
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Predictive Scheduling Marches Onward

by in Human Resources, Legal. Posted February 8, 2020
Perhaps no industry in history has been targeted for its basic employment requirements like the retail industry has been targeted over scheduling practices. The philosophy behind the rise of these ordinances is that having a predictable schedule is critical to employees. In the decision of Ward v. Tilly’s, in fact, the California Court of Appeal ...
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