In a shocking incident that has raised concerns about workplace safety and youth employment laws, a 16-year-old worker has tragically lost both of his legs on a construction site. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has fined the construction company, Rotschy Inc., a staggering $156,259 for allegedly allowing the teenager to operate a walk-behind trencher without supervision or
A clinical social worker has filed a lawsuit against a Seattle-based cancer center, alleging discrimination and retaliation based on her race, religion, and political beliefs. The lawsuit highlights the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts within the organization, as well as the significance of fostering inclusive discussions and providing training that embraces diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. Allegations of
A group of aerospace companies has reached a settlement with workers who claimed that the companies were engaged in an illegal no-poach agreement. In a significant development, Cyient Inc. has agreed to pay $7.4 million to resolve the allegations. This settlement comes after a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in 2021, which accused a former executive at
In the fiercely competitive insurance industry, pricing plays a crucial role in determining the success of insurers. To stay ahead, the Spanish insurance company MAPFRE has embarked on an exciting partnership with insurtech firm Akur8. With the aim of strengthening their pricing capabilities, MAPFRE has chosen Akur8’s RISK and RATE modules to revolutionize their actuarial efforts and establish a robust
BigPay, the leading finance app in Southeast Asia, has recently announced the launch of BigPay TravelEasy, a comprehensive travel insurance product underwritten by Tune Protect Malaysia. With a focus on enhancing the traveler payment experience, BigPay TravelEasy aims to provide seamless and affordable coverage to travelers. This article will explore the various features and benefits of BigPay TravelEasy, highlighting the
In today’s dynamic and complex P&C insurance industry, the ability to make informed and strategic decisions is crucial for carriers. Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based P&C software, has revolutionized the way carriers approach decision-making with their analytics solutions powered by AI-driven insights. In this article, we will explore the impact of Insurity’s analytics solutions on carriers’ strategic decision-making process.
According to recent research, nearly a quarter of employees feel that their employers don’t care about their well-being, and this lack of concern is driving them to search for new job opportunities. In today’s competitive job market, companies cannot afford to neglect employee well-being, as it directly impacts retention rates and productivity. The top reason employees are considering finding a
The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) has recently made a significant move by imposing a hefty fine of €32 million on retail giant Amazon for what it deems as “excessive” monitoring of its employees’ activities and performance. This landmark decision by the CNIL underscores the importance of data protection and privacy in the workplace and raises important questions about the
In a bid to provide homeowners with accurate estimates in a timely manner following a property loss, CoreLogic has partnered with Artigem to integrate their services into CoreLogic’s Claims Workspace. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the insurance claims process by offering claims professionals a comprehensive solution that streamlines the estimation process, improves accuracy, and enhances carrier efficiency. Integration of Artigem
London-based insurtech firm, ChainThat, has recently announced the appointment of Vikas Acharya as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. With his extensive experience in enterprise technology in the insurance market and his instrumental role as Co-Founder of the company, Acharya is poised to lead ChainThat into a new era of growth and innovation. Background on ChainThat and Acharya’s involvement
In a recent development, Qdoba, the quick-service restaurant, has agreed to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit that accused the company of violating pay transparency requirements in the state of Washington. The lawsuit, filed last year, alleged that Qdoba failed to include salary ranges in its job postings, thus infringing on state regulations aimed at promoting pay transparency. While the terms
Trinity Health Grand Rapids, a healthcare provider based in Michigan, has agreed to pay $50,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging religious discrimination. The case centered around Trinity’s former flu shot policy, which required employees to receive an annual vaccination or obtain an exemption. The EEOC claimed that the employer failed to
