08 Jun

Posted at 14:55h in Business, Construction Industry, human resources, Liability, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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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...

28 May

Posted at 12:35h in Business, Directors And Officers, employee benefits, Employment Practices Liability, Health and Wellness, healthcare coverage, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Our Blog, PEO, staffing, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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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...

21 May

Posted at 09:39h in Business, Cyber Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Insurance Coverages, Liability, Our Blog, Property Coverage, risk management, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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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...

20 May

Posted at 15:39h in Construction Industry, Health and Wellness, human resources, Liability, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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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...

22 Apr

Posted at 12:29h in Employment Practices Liability, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Liability, Nursing and Residential Care, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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Healthcare staffing agencies play a critical role in patient care delivery—but they also carry significant responsibility for protecting the clinicians they place and the facilities they support. One of the most persistent and high‑risk hazards faced by nurses and other healthcare professionals is exposure to...

13 Apr

Posted at 10:37h in Construction Industry, Health and Wellness, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Liability, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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On March 18, 2026, OSHA announced the launch of its OSHA Cares initiative. This is an agencywide effort focused on helping businesses meet federal workplace safety requirements while building strong, successful safety and health programs that benefit employers and workers. Background OSHA Cares highlights the ways OSHA...

06 Apr

Posted at 10:47h in Construction Industry, Employment Practices Liability, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Liability, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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The National Occupational Research Agenda Construction Sector Council will host their annual National Stand-down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents. This stand-down will take place April 20-24, 2026, in coordination with the National Work Zone Awareness Week. The goal of the initiative is to stop, talk and act....

30 Mar

Posted at 10:00h in Business, Directors And Officers, Employment Practices Liability, Insurance Coverages, Liability, Our Blog, risk management, Worker-Safety by
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Jury Awards $779 Million to Family of Security Guard Shot Dead During Armed Robbery—Liability The family of a security guard received a $779 million jury award after he was shot dead while trying to protect a cashier during an armed robbery at an internet café in...

25 Mar

Posted at 13:28h in Construction Industry, Health and Wellness, Insurance Coverages, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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Although common in the construction industry, cumulative trauma injuries (CTIs) are some of the most complex workers’ compensation claims. They often result in long, painful experiences for employees. Therefore, it’s crucial that construction employers reduce the risk of CTIs and associated workers’ compensation claims. Common CTIs...

23 Mar

Posted at 09:47h in A/V Rental House, Business, Film, Film & TV, Our Blog, risk management, TV and Video, Worker-Safety by
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Independent filmmakers and boutique production houses often find that large national insurance brokerages lack the personal touch required for smaller projects. For these creators, the advantage of partnering with a specialized brokerage like Barrow Group lies in receiving a tailored policy rather than a "cookie-cutter"...