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Best Practices for Preventing Workplace Harassment

A new report from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) highlights best practices for employers to prevent and respond to workplace harassment.  
 Harassment Defined

According to The American Red Cross, the Internet—including online news sites and social media platforms—is the third-most popular way for Americans to gather emergency information and let their loved ones know they are safe.

We are hosting a pet adoption event with Take Me Home Pet Rescue on August 26! Stop by our office at 232 Hooker Avenue in Poughkeepsie and visit the puppies and dogs between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m. to see who is searching for their “furever” home.

You’re good at your job and you love what you do. However, every time you come to work, you risk suffering an injury. The construction site is one of the most hazardous workplaces, and many of the injuries that occur there are caused by these top four hazards: falls, struck-by, caught-in/between and electrocutions.

Unmanned aerial drones, also called unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), are a new type of aircraft that has broad commercial and personal uses. UAS can be used to inspect buildings, deliver materials or fly around as simple, recreational products. However, as UAS become more advanced and widespread, they can represent a significant new threat to you or your business.

Although the cost of an auto insurance policy varies according to different drivers and locations, it’s commonly known that some vehicles cost more to insure than others. Here are the most and least expensive 2016 model vehicles to insure, as found in a study by Insure.com.

Marshall & Sterling is pleased to announce the relocation of our Wappingers Falls office to our state-of-the-art Personal Lines Insurance Service Center on Hooker Avenue in Poughkeepsie, starting September 1.

Marshall & Sterling recently hosted a webinar - "2016 Mid-Year Compliance Potpourri." We want to make sure you have access to this important information.

When you have a large yard, a riding lawnmower makes lawn care more efficient and less strenuous. But in spite of the benefits, these machines pose a number of risks. When operating power lawn mowers and other powered yard-care equipment, you must be aware of the safety practices you need to follow. It is important to be informed and use extreme caution. 

Pokémon Go—a location-based, free-to-play game for iOS and Android smartphones—has been all the rage recently, encouraging players to get outside and walk around. However, players sometimes struggle to be fully aware of their surroundings and are running into risks.