Workplace injury is no longer just physical. Mental and psychological claims are rising rapidly—and for risk managers and PEO professionals, they represent a more complex, costly, and strategic exposure. This shift isn’t temporary. It’s redefining how workplace risk must be managed. Why Psychological Claims Are Increasing Several forces...

The past few years have seen a rapid expansion in artificial intelligence (AI), with many businesses leveraging this technology to automate workflows and administrative tasks, analyze vast amounts of corporate data, and enhance customer service offerings. However, as more businesses integrate AI-powered tools into their...

Can a Full Time, Exempt Professional Development Nurse Receive Overtime Pay While Working as an Hourly Staff Nurse? On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026-5, addressing the overtime implications when an exempt employee under Section 13(a)(1) of the Fair...

For decades, the standard playbook for film and television production insurance was predictable. Underwriters looked at physical risks: What happens if a lead actor breaks an ankle? What if a camera crane topples into a lake? What if a freak storm destroys a multi-million-dollar outdoor...

The construction sector is facing a persistent skilled labor shortage, impacting its ability to deliver infrastructure, meet housing demand and pursue strategic growth. Rather than being driven by short-term changes in construction demand or project activity, the shortage reflects longer-term workforce and demographic pressures. Left...

Businesses rarely remain static. Signing new contracts, operating from different locations or adopting alternative methods of working are just some of the ways a company’s risk profile can change. Consequently, coverage that was once appropriate may fall behind as risks evolve, especially amid broader market...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) restricts the actions an employer may take with respect to employees with disabilities. Among the ADA’s restrictions are limitations on an employer’s ability to require employees and applicants to undergo medical examinations or answer questions regarding medical conditions. The ADA...

Public warehouses are commercial inventory facilities designed to provide short- or long-term storage of raw materials, component parts or finished products for manufacturers, distributors and retailers. These facilities may service multiple clients at a time and offer storage for a wide range of goods or...

Heat exposure has quietly become one of the most urgent workplace safety challenges in the United States. As temperatures rise and extreme heat events become more frequent, the U.S. Department of Labor has intensified its focus on protecting workers from heat-related illness. OSHA’s updated Heat-Related...