Category: Workers Compensation
In a recent article in Vanguard Magazine, G2 acknowledged the important work of our good friend, Michael Costanzo, General Counsel and Director of Security at California Academy of Sciences. G2 supports environmental sustainability and is proud to be associated with this incredible organization. “I strive to understand what our scientists are doing, what their objectives are and what’s important about the research. From there, I do risk assessment and then identify what tools are available to manage the risk.” Michael […]
In a recent article in Vanguard Magazine, G2 acknowledged the meaningful work of our good friend, Nicole Greenidge-Hoskins, Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Human Rights Campaign. G2 supports diversity, equity and inclusivity for all and is proud to be associated with this incredible organization.
Amalgamated Bank and G2 teamed up for a webinar titled “Insurance 101 for Nonprofits” aimed at demystifying insurance concepts, purpose and terminology for nonprofit organizations. Maura Keaney, VP of Commercial Banking at Amalgamated Bank, hosted the session. The presenters included: Lauren Erickson, VP, Nonprofit Practice, G2 Mark Battat, VP, Personal Risk Management, G2 Cynthia Jenkins, VP, Family Office Executive, G2 This webinar provided guidance and practical takeaways, including how to better: Understand insurance vs. risk management Identify what a modern, […]
In addition to SB 1159, which requires employers to report employee Covid-19 cases to their workers compensation claims administrator, another bill, Assembly Bill (AB) 685, went into effect January 1, 2021.
Despite a myriad of new risks emerging this past year, slips, trips and falls remain the number one source of claims.
On September 17, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1159 into law. In addition to codifying the Governor’s Executive Order N-62-20, which established a time-limited rebuttable presumption for workers who are diagnosed with COVID-19, the bill extends the presumption to January 1, 2023 and maintains the narrow time period during which an employer can rebut the presumption.
An estimated 25-30 percent of Americans have been working remotely for more than four months. Survey findings from insurance carrier, Chubb, address key issues of productivity, work/life balance, emotional and physical well-being, anxiety and perceptions about risk.
On June 15, 2020, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara approved a special regulatory filing in response to the impact of COVID-19 on California employers and workers. As a result, the following changes may apply to you:
Many businesses use independent contractors in their operations on a daily basis. A new law which Governor Gavin Newsom signed on September 18, 2019 – Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) – looks to change that by codifying the ABC test handed down by the California Supreme Court in the recent case of Dynamex which distinguishes employees from independent contractors.
As businesses reopen and employees return to work, supporting mental health will be a key factor in a successful reintegration. Our friends at Travelers recently published an article and whitepaper that offers recommendations about how to truly care for your employees physical and emotional well-being.