CARGO THEFT in the U.S. is climbing at an alarming pace. After spiking nearly 50% in 2024, incidents are already up another 22% in early 2025, according to a new report from supply chain visibility firm Overhaul. Criminals, both organized groups and opportunistic individuals, are not only stealing more — they’re getting smarter and more …
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THE EQUAL Employment Opportunity Commission, together with the Department of Justice, recently issued new guidance that significantly reshapes the legal landscape for workplace diversity, equity and inclusion programs. This comes on the heels of a series of executive orders issued by President Trump that direct federal agencies to eliminate what the administration characterizes as “illegal …
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BUSINESSES AND homes located in areas that have been hit by wildfires have another risk they face after the fires subside: flooding, landslides, debris and mudflows. These events are not covered by a standard business property or homeowner’s insurance policy. Areas affected by wildfires have a significantly increased risk of landslides, mudslides and mudflows due …
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EVEN IF you have a business or a home that was not affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, you will likely see a surcharge to help pay for them on your next property insurance policy renewal. The state-run California FAIR Plan, which is the market of last resort when policyholders are unable to …
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SINCE THE Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took effect in June 2023, there’s been a huge spike in lawsuits against employers alleging failure to reasonably accommodate workers covered by the landmark legislation. In the first 11 months following enactment of the law, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 1,869 complaints from workers who allege their employer …
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AN ALLEGEDLY Chinese state-sponsored hacker campaign dubbed “Salt Typhoon” has infiltrated major cell phone providers, including AT&T and Verizon, potentially exposing your company’s communications to threat actors. The attack has been described as the most significant telecommunications hack in U.S. history. While the breach is alarming for individuals, the implications for businesses are profound and …
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WITH 2025 NOW upon us, so is a slew of new laws and regulations that will affect California businesses. Last year was a busy legislative session in addition to a rash of important rulemaking. The end result is another round of new legislation that California employers need to stay on top of. 1. ‘Captive audience’ …
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BUSINESSES WITH a web presence, particularly those that are consumer-facing, are increasingly being sued over website accessibility issues that prevent visually impaired individuals from using a website. While the number of such cases has been growing, 2,281 website accessibility lawsuits were filed nationwide in 2023, down from 2,387 the prior year and 2,352 in 2021, …
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CAL/OSHA has proposed new regulations that would incorporate California’s new workplace violence prevention law — which took effect July 1 — into Title 8, the set of regulations that covers workplace safety in the Golden State. However, the proposed rules add a number of new requirements that some safety observers say would be unworkable in …
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ARE YOU due for a workers’ compensation premium audit? Audits are how insurance rates are determined, and it’s possible that an audit will uncover information that can actually save you money — or not if you’ve hired additional staff and haven’t notified your insurer. In any case, it pays to be prepared and you can …
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