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On April 18, 2023, a four-story parking garage collapsed in lower Manhattan, New York, killing one person, injuring seven others, and crushing several cars. While the cause of the incident is currently unknown, city officials are investigating the weight of the vehicles on the structure’s roof and the age of the building as the main reasons behind the collapse.

On April 11, 2023, the New York State Department of Labor, in consultation with the New York State Division of Human Rights, released a revised model sexual harassment prevention policy and updated model training materials. 

Criminals use tax scams to obtain employee and business information for financial gain. While the peak time for these scams is tax season, scammers can strike at any time. This article discusses common tax scams businesses face and how to avoid them.

Having a safe operation not only helps with claims but helps with your peace of mind. The last thing you want is to have an employee hurt when it could have been prevented by safety training, checks and procedures.

This E-Alert outlines two updates that will impact ACA Employer Mandate Compliance in 2024: 1) Increased Pay or Play Penalty Amounts; and 2) Reduction to ACA Paper Filing Threshold for Employers.

In the event of a catastrophic commercial property loss, the process of getting your business back up and running can be overwhelming. Although infrequent, these types of claims can severely impact operations, earnings, team members and the company’s reputation. Responding to a loss can seem daunting in the moment, especially considering the first few hours following a loss are some of the most critical. For these reasons, it is important to have a plan in place prior to a loss occurring.

National Poison Prevention Week is March 19-25. It aims to raise awareness for poison prevention nationwide by highlighting the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them.

Falls are an ever-present risk in the construction industry. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 353 deaths attributed to fatal falls to a lower level in 2020. The DOL has also stated that an average of 40 workers die each year due to falls from residential roofs.

Did you know that slip, trip and fall claims can drive up insurance costs, soak up valuable time and cause a negative impact on employees? Marshall & Sterling Insurance has one of the longest London insurance relationships in the Check Cashing Industry.

Keep reading to better understand the factors contributing to the ongoing labor crisis, how employee shortages impact business liability exposures and steps employers can take to help minimize these workforce concerns.