Around the start of the school year a TikTok® trend began to emerge among teens and young adults. The trend known as “Devious Licks” has middle and high school aged students participating in and filming for social media various scandalous activities. These activities are primarily taking place on school grounds. In the month of September, … Continued
October 17-23 is National Teen Driver Safety Week. During this week, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration encourages parents to have important conversations with their teenagers about staying safe behind the wheel. According to the United States Department of Transportation, 2,042 people were killed in crashes involving teenage drivers in 2019. … Continued
Eight-figure and beyond damages continue to be paid out to plaintiffs as a result of lawsuits related to trucking accidents on US roads. The increase in the awards continues a trend which has produced record settlements over the last four years. As trucking companies face tighter insurance markets costly litigation will continue to play a … Continued
Shareholders who hold dual or multiple capacities at your organization will impact who is an insured and ultimately covered under your organization’s D&O policy. Such dual capacities and the reps and warranties made from those roles are especially important in M&A situations. In order to avoid a costly dispute with your carrier, work with your … Continued
How do employers look for ways to simplify the open enrollment process? Many companies are turning to technology to help simplify their open enrollment processes and make it easier to elect benefits remotely. Consider the following when planning open enrollment this year: Digital Enrollment Hub: Create a digital open enrollment hub where employees can see all … Continued
SolarWinds, Colonial Pipeline, JBS Foods… these companies have made the news over the past 12 months for the large and sophisticated cyber breaches that impacted their businesses. For every high-profile breach, there are thousands of breaches impacting small to medium sized businesses. These businesses typically don’t have Chief Information Security Officers and they might not … Continued
Updated: October 1, 2021 With the recent approval of COVID Vaccine Booster Doses, there appears to be a lot of confusion around who is eligible for – and who is recommended to receive – a Booster Dose. The following is a summary of recent updates regarding Additional and Booster Doses: Additional Doses Anyone at or … Continued
Allegheny County adopted a Paid Sick Days Ordinance (PSDO) on September 15, 2021, for county employers. Unlike the Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act, which applies to city employers of all sizes, this new PSDO pertains to only those county employers with 26 or more employees. The legislation includes an employer notice requirement that applies immediately … Continued
Henderson Brothers, Inc. has been awarded the top mid-sized workplace in the greater Pittsburgh region. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has recognized 95 Companies and Organizations in Greater Pittsburgh as Top Workplaces for 2021. 19 Mid-sized businesses were honored this year; the full list may be found here. This is the second consecutive year and the sixth … Continued
Compliance Alert: More to come with President Biden’s announcement regarding mandatory vaccinations for government contractors and private employers. On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced his renewed stance to contain the spread of COVID-19. The primary vehicle for President Biden’s strategy is a proposed, new vaccine mandate for many employers and their employees. The mechanics … Continued
