Recent developments have emerged from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) related to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), clarifying that employees engaged in clinical trials could be entitled to take leave under this legislation. This recent clarification, issued in a Nov. 8 opinion letter, addresses concerns raised by an organization working towards a cure for a long-term, severe
In a recent development, Liberty Hill Equity Partners LLC, operating under the name Precision Vehicle Holdings in Indiana and Michigan, was mandated by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to pay over $56,000 in back wages and damages. The company had miscalculated overtime pay for 234 employees by failing to include nondiscretionary bonuses in their regular pay rates. This miscalculation
The recent controversial ruling by a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) administrative law judge sent ripples through the labor rights community by determining that Trader Joe’s unlawfully prevented employees at its Hadley, Massachusetts store from wearing union insignia on their uniforms. This judgment, stemming from events leading up to a 2022 unionization vote, underscored the protection employees have under the
In a landmark decision that has sent ripples through the world of employment law, a Texas federal judge has struck down the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2024 overtime rule. This controversial rule was set to raise the threshold for overtime eligibility from $35,568 to $43,888 by July 1, 2024, and further to $58,656 by January 1, 2025. U.S. District
In a significant move, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an opinion letter on November 8, 2024, that clarifies just how employers should handle expense reimbursements when calculating an employee’s regular rate of pay for overtime purposes. This opinion comes as a response to an inquiry from an oil and gas industry employer who sought guidance on the reimbursement
In a landscape increasingly driven by technological advancements and efficiency demands, Covr Financial Technologies’ Advisor 3.0 emerges as a transformative force in the insurance industry. The advanced digital insurance platform aims to revolutionize how financial professionals handle insurance processes, addressing the growing need for streamlined workflows. By significantly reducing case processing times by an average of 10 days, Advisor 3.0
Luma Financial Technologies has embarked on an ambitious expansion into the life insurance sector with a groundbreaking end-to-end platform that integrates life insurance and annuities under one cohesive system. This innovative solution represents the first of its kind, enabling financial advisors to manage both product types seamlessly through a single platform. With more than half of U.S. adults holding life
In a significant development highlighting the ongoing issue of child labor law violations within challenging industries, Smithfield Foods has decided to settle with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) for a sum of $2 million. The agreement, reached after the DLI’s two-year audit uncovered employment of underage workers in hazardous conditions, has sparked conversations about industry standards and
In a groundbreaking partnership between Mulberri, a digital insurance platform specializing in business insurance, and Qualys, renowned for its cloud-based IT, security, and compliance risk management solutions, the two companies aim to enhance cyber insurance offerings, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With an alarming 68% annual attack rate on SMEs, this collaboration targets a pressing need. Mulberri’s flagship
In a significant move towards addressing comprehensive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks on a global scale, HDI Global is set to expand its environmental liability insurance offerings internationally. This strategic shift is driven by the appointment of Stefan Pasternak as CFO, effective April 1, 2025, succeeding Christian Hermelingmeier who will transition to Hannover Re. Presently, HDI Global’s environmental liability
In an era where climate change and extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, the need for accurate and swift property and climate risk assessments has never been more urgent. Standard Casualty, an insurer specializing in mobile homes, has recognized this necessity and has formed a groundbreaking partnership with ZestyAI, a provider of advanced analytics solutions. This alliance
The dawn of a digital revolution posed an imperative challenge for a major Fortune 500 insurer, faced with the escalating demands of data management. The existing on-premises systems burgeoned under the weight of terabytes of incoming data daily and manual processes that had become increasingly inefficient. To counteract these hurdles, they embarked on an ambitious transformation, focusing on building a
