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Reducing hazards in the workplace can be effective at minimizing accidents and workers’ compensation claims. However, even with proactive safety measures, accidents do happen and the claims process can be a difficult one for employers to navigate. When managing these claims and working with their injured employee, there are some best practices that employers should…
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Madison, WI – After being selected as Wisconsin’s Outstanding CSR of the Year, Jennifer DeGeorge, CIC of Vizance Insurance in Hartland, WI has been named the 2024 PIA National CSR of the Year. The PIA National CSR of the Year award is given annually by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents to an outstanding customer…
Read MoreBy: Pete Hanson, CAE, CISR | PIA Executive Director On April 23rd, the Federal Trade Commission approved a new regulation banning most U.S. employers from utilizing non-compete agreements. Not only will current non-compete agreements become invalid, but employers will have to notify employees in writing that those agreements are no longer valid. PIA and many…
Read MoreBy: Judd A. Genda & Robert C. Procter | Axley Attorneys Many business clients hire minors for summer work, whether for restaurants, amusement parks, or landscaping businesses. Hiring minors presents unique considerations. You and your clients must know the legal and insurance implications of hiring minors. The U.S. Department of Labor and the State of Wisconsin have…
Read MoreBy: Pete Hanson, CAE, CISR | PIA executive Director The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday approved a new regulation banning most U.S. employers from utilizing non-compete agreements. Not only will current non-compete agreements become invalid, but employers will have to notify employees in writing that those agreements are no longer valid. This will clearly…
Read MoreThe peer-to-peer car sharing industry is relatively new and continuing to grow in Wisconsin and the greater United States. The concept is simple: just like platforms now let you rent out your home, platforms have emerged that are allowing users to rent out their cars. For those that rent their cars, they are earning extra…
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