Ask the Experts: Harassment Investigations
What are the key steps involved in conducting a thorough harassment investigation? We look at selecting an unbiased interviewer, conducting thorough interviews, gathering evidence, making a decision, taking appropriate action, and informing the complainant of the outcome.
A New Twist on an Old Trick: Cybercriminals Target Your Supply Chain
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting supply chains with sophisticated social engineering attacks. These scams can result in substantial financial losses for businesses that traditional insurance policies fail to cover. Risk assessment is vital for logistics chain and cargo
Ask the Experts: Background Checks
Employers must obtain explicit permission from applicants or employees before conducting background checks, as mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Insurance is a Financial Factor for Your Business
As business owners, we know that there are different aspects of running our companies that are part and parcel of owning a business.
Navigating Adversity: A Case Study in Effective Claim Management
What does a rapid, coordinated response to a commercial real estate claim look like? Steve Ryan presents this case study in effective claims management.
Ask the Experts: Job-Related Training
Employers generally must pay for mandatory job-related training but not for voluntary training outside work hours that doesn’t directly benefit the employee’s current role.
Ask the Experts: When to Tell Staff About Law Changes
Unsure about informing employees of employment law changes? Employers must stay updated on legal changes, but informing all employees might not be necessary. Learn about the potential benefits and drawbacks of sharing this information with your team and discover best practices for compliance.
The Escalating Crisis of Underinsurance in U.S. Commercial Properties
Rising construction costs and inflation are causing a surge in underinsured commercial properties. We look at how these factors, along with a lack of understanding about coinsurance, can significantly impact business finances in the event of a claim.
Ask the Experts: Deductions & Exempt Employees
Need help navigating exempt employee deductions? Our Employee Benefits include access to HR experts who can answer your questions on FLSA compliance & deductions. Ensure you’re following wage & hour laws.
Ask the Experts: HR Compliance Tips & Advice
Our Employee Benefits customers receive access to the Mineral HR and compliance platform. Mineral goes beyond just tools, offering direct access to certified HR experts. We make a selection of expert answers to common questions available to all of our clients. Question: We have two employees who openly dislike each other. How can we help […]
