Equipment damage, loss, or theft is one of the most persistent and costly risks for A/V rental houses. These incidents occur frequently, especially during offsite events where gear is constantly moved, set up, and handled by multiple parties. The financial stakes are high: a single piece...
Employment practices liability (EPL) claims—such as alleged discrimination, harassment, or wrongful termination—can be complex and costly, leaving employers impacted with financial and reputational fallout. Taking steps to reduce EPL exposures and promote a positive workplace culture can help prevent such claims and related lawsuits. Here are...
The Three Cs for Safety: Compliance, Competence, and Commitment: A Comprehensive Approach The Paramount + series, Landman, is a fictional portrayal of the drama that enfolds when there’s an explosion at a Texas oil rig killing four workers. While Landman is a fictional show with plenty...
Businesses often rely on buildings, structures, tools and equipment to provide products and services. Moreover, many businesses are responsible for storing others’ property on their premises. If this property is compromised, it can lead to substantial financial hardship for the company. To mitigate this risk, businesses...
[video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://www.barrowgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Why-Cyber-Insurance-Matters-for-Small-Businesses.mp4"][/video] Due to the volume and sensitivity of data staffing agencies handle, the risk of a cyberattack is high. From personally identifiable information (PII) to employee's health data, a breach can compromise a client companies' data and thousands of temporary employees' information. Cyber insurance...
Washington Enacts Mini-WARN Act On May 13, 2025, Washington enacted the Securing Timely Notification and Benefits for Laid-Off Employees Act (Act), which requires covered employers to give 60 days’ advance notice prior to a mass layoff or business closing. The Act takes effect on July 27,...
HR departments perform many essential tasks for an organization, including employee recruitment, onboarding, training, and overseeing payroll and benefits. HR professionals serve as key points of contact for employees, ranging from their initial orientation and onboarding to providing assistance when issues arise. Even though HR...
In an era where attention spans are short and screens are vertical, a new storytelling format is capturing global audiences: vertical mini drama. Also known as vertical shorts or vertical series, these are professionally-produced, mobile-first dramas designed to be consumed in quick, episodic bursts—usually 1 to...
An employment separation is the end of an employee’s working relationship with an employer. It includes voluntary separations (i.e., resignation or retirement), involuntary separations (i.e., firing or layoff) and departures that occur at the expiration of a work contract or seasonal employment. Employment separations require...
Annual insurance reviews are a critical practice for small businesses. They can help reduce insurance costs while ensuring coverage keeps pace with the company’s evolving needs. Skipping this review can result in coverage gaps, leaving new business services, equipment or locations underinsured—or worse, completely uninsured....