A person’s age influences many of their characteristics over time—their hair color, their muscle mass and, crucially, their preferred benefits. If employers want to provide benefits that their employees will actually use, they must take their varying preferences into account. In fact, one of the...
Cast coverage includes many things, including loss as a result of death, injury or sickness and unlawful detention (kidnapping). However, there are exclusions and reading the fine print is very important. What is Cast Coverage: Cast coverage provides protection against loss that results from a described artist...
Have you ever fantasized about owning, or doing business with, an offshore captive? Picture enjoying the sunset with that special someone beside you. Yachts abound, balmy breezes, a tropical island beach and a cool, refreshing drink in your hand, not a care in the world… Take...
The days of physically reporting to an office every day of the workweek are not likely to resume once the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Knowledge workers have become accustomed to working remotely, and splitting time between the office and home is expected to become the...
Introduction The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Oftentimes, the...
Workers’ compensation claims have a variety of different costs associated with them. Some of these costs are expected costs, while others are unexpected. Here’s the difference between these terms: Expected costs are those that are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Such expenses are commonly referred to...
When you begin the process of making a film, the need to go out and get film production insurance will probably be the last thing on your mind. It's definitely not a part of the creative process, but knowing you have insurance coverage can alleviate...
In 2019, thieves hit several New York film production studios and movie sets stealing more than 2 million dollars in cameras and other equipment. In New York alone, Police say they have seized more than $5 million dollars in stolen movie equipment over the last...
Errors and omissions insurance (E&O) is a common protection for service professionals such as accountants, real estate agents and contractors. E&O is also a vital protection for TV and film producers, as it protects an individual or company from financial loss due to legal action. It is...
Keeping outdoor walking surfaces—such as parking lots and sidewalks—clear of ice in the winter is a crucial practice at many workplaces. Not only does ice removal offer aesthetic benefits, it can also help keep you, your co-workers and the general public (e.g., customers or passersby)...