On April 29, 2020 the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2020-01, to provide “guidance and relief” for employee benefit plans due to the COVID-19 outbreak. One of the key considerations of this relief notice is additional time to comply with certain deadlines affecting COBRA continuation.
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The team at Rose & Kiernan, Inc. wanted to review where we are over a year after the CVA was signed into law and the impact thus far on both insurers and organizations with an eye on what could happen in the future.
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Here at Rose & Kiernan, Inc., we’ve received a number of inquiries from our contracting clients seeking clarification on what is meant by appropriate social distancing on construction sites.
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In Connecticut, effective 8 p.m. on April 20, 2020, cloth face coverings or a higher level of protection are required in public wherever close contact is unavoidable. This includes employees at work.
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Drones are a rapidly evolving technology. As such, insurance parameters and legal regulations for commercial and recreational drone use is rapidly evolving, too.
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Effective 8 p.m. on April 15, 2020, all essential employers in New York state must provide free of charge and require the wearing of masks for all employees who come into direct contact with customers or members of the public.
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Dark-web forums have made ransomware attacks easier for amateur hackers who often don’t even know how to recover your data.
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April is Stress Awareness Month and we have outlined some helpful tips so that you can stay proactive in maintaining your mental well-being while working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Many contractors assume that their general liability (GL) policy covers all third-party injury and property damage. However, many GL policies contain a pollution exclusion.
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While working from home can help curb the spread of the virus, it unfortunately, increases many business’ risk for cyberattacks.
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