Is EPLI Important?

Why EPLI is More Important Than Ever in 2018 In the age of radical “social justice” movements, savvy business owners understand they should be evaluating their potential exposure through Employment Practice Liability Insurance (EPLI). Allegations of sexual harassment aren’t just restricted to the entertainment, political or media world any longer; business owners (and risk managers) […]

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Managing Unemployment Claims

How to Manage Unemployment Claims in 3 Simple Steps As all business owners know, unemployment insurance (UI) claims and their legal and financial ramifications can be a challenging issue. While business owners have no control over federal UI rates, they can mitigate their state costs because charges are based on a company’s unemployment history using […]

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Workers’ Comp Requirements

What are an Employer’s Responsibilities for Workers’ Comp in Florida? The Workers’ Compensation Act applies to all employers and a policy from an approved carrier is mandatory for most employers in Florida. Below, you will find information about workers’ compensation requirements by industry. Employers must know the requirements of workers’ compensation coverage so they are […]

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Employee Rights

Your Employees Have Basic Rights No matter where employees work or what their profession may be, all employees have some basic rights. Safety: As an employer, your employees have the right to work in a safe environment. Here are two of the most basic safety related rights an employee has: 1: The right to refuse […]

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Going Mobile

We are doing it. Responding to pressure from you our clients, franchises and fans, we are changing our website to a more “mobile” platform. Several concepts will be beta tested over the next few weeks. The final decision will be made May 1. We want to serve the community better with our services: • Payroll […]

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The Truth About Workers’ Comp Exemptions

We’re seeing a lot of contractors, service and repair services claiming “exempt” status. It’s time to review the rules about the workers’ comp exemption in Florida. Reposting this article from Dec 2015 What does it mean to be “exempt from Workers’ Comp”? “Oh I don’t need workers’ comp, I’m exempt.” Have you heard this before? […]

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