When the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990, Congress sought to ensure that businesses and public service providers took important and necessary steps to accommodate people with disabilities. However, the internet as we know it today did not exist in 1990, and the ADA legislation has not been able to keep up with the pace of Read More
Does Workers Compensation Cover Coronavirus Claims?
28May,2020
By Admin | | No CommentsCOVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation Insurance Claims As a business owner, you may have suffered a loss during the COVID-19 lockdown. If you were forced to shut your business doors, you may be wondering how you’re going to recover. What’s more, if your employees were infected with the virus, they may be looking for compensation from your Read More
Small Business COVID-19 Relief Options
What Your Business Should Know About Relief Options The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released a program to help struggling businesses through this period of COVID-19. Nearly $350 billion has been allocated for that purpose in the new economic aid package signed into law. Small businesses, which employ nearly half of America’s Read More
OSHA 300A Posting Reminder
It's that time of year when employers are required to tally the number of entries on their “Log of Work-related Injuries and Illnesses” (OSHA Form 300), and post the “Summary of Work-related Injuries and Illnesses” (OSHA Form 300A) in a prominent location. The OSHA Summary Form 300A is required to be posted in the workplace beginning Feb. 1, Read More
3 Steps to Prepare for an Active Shooter at Your Business
Active Shooter Preparedness Active shooters in America are an ongoing threat and their actions lead to tragedy. Your company should be prepared to handle this event and to deal with its aftermath by setting off active shooter protocols and procedures in advance. Businesses and organizations of all kinds should have a plan in place for Read More
How Safe is Your Workplace? Top OSHA Violations
25July,2019
By Admin | How Safe is Your Workplace? Top OSHA Violations, Prevent OSHA violations | No CommentsHow to Prevent the Top OSHA Violations Safety is the first priority for any company that seeks to protect employees and customers. Knowing the hazards that exist in workplace offices, equipment, and machinery is the first step to preventing accidents and injuries. Today, we’re going to look at the top Occupational Safety and Health Organization Read More
3 Reasons You Need Your Own Ocean Cargo Insurance
Good reasons why you should consider your own ocean cargo policy. Businesses make money by selling products. If your business imports or exports its products, you’re investing in your company every time you ship cargo. It’s surprising how many businesses don’t protect that investment with cargo insurance. Even if your supplier or freight Read More
Top Ways to Prevent Habitability Claims
Take a look at these tips to prevent habitability claims in your commercial insurance. At Hoffman Brown Company, we are well-versed in spotting potential claims in businesses. With our many years of experience, we understand common risks in companies, as well as how to prevent them. Take a look at our top tips on how to prevent habitability Read More
Tips to Lower the Risk of Sexual Harassment at Work
How to prevent sexual harassment from arising in your place of work. As an employer, you have a responsibility to ensure that the workplace is free of sexual harassment. This is your legal obligation, but it also makes practical business sense. If you allow sexual harassment into your workplace, you may lose valuable employees, productivity, Read More
Hackers Could Target Fax Machines to Enter an Organization’s Network
20September,2018
By Admin | Hackers Could Target Fax Machines to Enter an Organization’s Network | No CommentsBe aware of new ways hackers are attempting to hack business data. Just last month, Check Point, a cyber security firm in Israel, stated that their research discovered security flaws in tens of millions of fax machines. They have found that hackers are taking advantage of present fax machines in businesses, that often go unused now, to access Read More
