The history of insurance goes way back several centuries. Whether it was hunting giant elk in a group to spread the risk of being the one gored to death or …
Make the Offseason Your Proactive Season
As the holidays approach, golfers will try to get in every round possible, and clubhouses will fill with holidays parties and corporate functions. It’s a great time of year overall …
FLSA Overtime Rule Change
On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a new rule overhauling overtime wage payment in the United States. The new rule will more than double the salary …
OSHA Penalty Adjustments To Take Effect August 1, 2016
As you may have heard, in November 2015, Congress enacted legislation requiring federal agencies to adjust their civil penalties to account for inflation. The Department of Labor is adjusting penalties …
Op-Ed: The Hartford Millennial Survey
When reading through the Insurance World’s headlines this past week, I noticed several outlets reported on The Hartford’s 2015 Millennial Leadership Survey. The primary statistic highlighted was that only 4% …
A Proactive Thanksgiving: You & Your Business
I am so fortunate that I can be thankful for so many things as I reflect at Thanksgiving. This year I am planning on keeping those good feelings pre – …
Bob Lobel Suing Woodland GC – Are You Prepared?
Are you prepared to accommodate disabled golfers? How would you handle this situation at your club? In case you missed it… click here for Boston Globe article. Questions we ask club …
Fire Extinguishers: Choose the Right One
Both new & old warehouses are often incorrectly considered to be fire-resistant. But while the buildings themselves may be; wall insulation, ceiling tiles, and furnishings can be flammable. Stay prepared …
Important: EMV Chip Card Deadline
As a merchant that accepts credit cards it is imperative that you understand the repercussions of the recent liability shift. Not being in compliance can be extremely costly to your …
New State Law Temporarily Exempts Employers that Offer Paid Sick Time
Employers that already offer paid sick time will get temporary reprieve from a new state law. Attorney General Maura Healey agreed to give businesses that already offer paid sick time until …
