According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of people ages 55 and older in the workforce will reach 24.9% in 2024 – up from 11.9% in 1994. Prompting this uptick in working Boomers are two factors: They can’t receive full Social Security retirement benefits...
Amazon’s Fast Delivery is Changing the Marketplace
People typically prefer to shop in a brick and mortar store because they can get the items the same day. Amazon is on a quest to disrupt that model. In exchange for a $119 per year annual fee, Amazon is on a fast track to putting items in the hands of its Prime...
Feeling the Heat? How to Protect Outdoor Workers During the Hot Summer Months
Summertime means vacation and fun for many Americans. However, the risk of heat-related illnesses for outdoor workers increases significantly as the weather gets hotter and more humid. Construction workers, landscapers, agricultural workers, and baggage handlers...
Don’t Get Railroaded on Your FELA Claim
Almost all private employees in the United States can collect workers’ compensation if they are injured on the job. Railroad employees are the exception to the rule, as they must file for damages through The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). FELA was created in...
The Value of Working with a Specialized Workers’ Compensation Carrier
The third quarter of 2018 saw an increase in premium renewal rates across nearly all lines of commercial business, except for workers’ compensation. We are still operating in a softer market and commercial carriers are willing to package the workers’ comp with other...
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