New government assistance programs are available and Avetta is helping small businesses understand how they can gain access to these programs Avetta®, a global leader in supply chain risk management solutions, hosted a webinar on April 3 to help small businesses understand how they can qualify for the New Small Business Assistance Programs, the recent legislation approved by Congress and the Wh...
'People shouldn't wait-- they should start investigating,' one economist said. Workers facing a coronavirus-related loss of employer-based health insurance should move quickly to assess coverage alternatives, health-policy experts say-- and be open to pursuing options they hadn't considered. As the COVID-19 pandemic ravages the economy and sets mass layoffs in motion, an estimated 3.5 million U.S. workers were "at high risk" of losing health insurance through their jobs in the...
FOLSOM, Calif. The pandemic has resulted in unprecedented layoffs as states institute shelter-in-place orders. "Soft markets are great for businesses because rates go down every year regardless of loss experience. In addition, employers are worried about COVID-19 workers' compensation claims.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 2, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic and the historic federal, state, and local government efforts to mitigate its spread has stopped the economy in its tracks. The unemployment rate in the US may reach record levels. In the insurance industry, some discussion focuses on the response of business interruption insurers. The dialogue will likely continue in court or in the discussio...
In the wake of the worsening impact of COVID 19 on the industrial scenario, SpendEdge, a global procurement market intelligence firm, has announced the release of its whitepaper that underlines the vendor risk mitigation practices to address the emerging supply chain risks in the logistics and transportation industry in the US. This press release features multimedia.
MedRisks CEO Mike Ryan has announced that the company will not lay off any of its full-time employees during the COVID-19 crisis. This press release features multimedia. Theres no doubt that COVID-19 is hitting workers compensation hard, and despite our strong standing in the marketplace and incredible growth over the last few years, were not immune.
Kroll Bond Rating Agency releases a research report discussing various state preparedness to meet unemployment insurance claims. Click here to view the report. About KBRA and KBRA Europe KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO.
ALBANY, N.Y.-- New York state lawmakers approved parts of the state budget late Tuesday but missed a midnight deadline because of disagreements on funding for Medicaid and potential changes to the state's bail law. Members of the state Senate voted on three budget bills between sundown Tuesday and dawn on Wednesday but said they were still negotiating with Gov. Andrew Cuomo on the overall spending plan.
Supermarkets and e-commerce retailers are doing a roaring trade during the Covid-19 pandemic. But the cost of keeping staff safe and properly paid for the risks they are taking is also rising. This week, a group of workers walked out of Amazon's Staten Island warehouse to protest about safety conditions.
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