The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the scent of barbecue is in the air. It's summer in West Virginia, and unlike the kids who've been temporarily liberated from their version of a nine-to-five-school, the grown ups of the world must continue with their regular workaday lives in spite of the siren call of this most tempting of seasons. Work can feel more tedious than usual during the summertime. Even those who sincerely love their jobs would readily trade a day at work for a day by the pool.
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In the last post Cyber Security: Is Your Business Safe? , we discussed cyber security weak spots, and the different things you can do to protect your West Virginia business and your clients.
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For their abilities to help a business run smoothly and thrive, today's Internet-related technologies leave business owners wondering if the companies they have worked so hard to build are truly safe in cyberspace. Here, we take a look at weak spots, and how you can protect your business and your clients in West Virginia.
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Did you know this April 26th through May 3rd is National Immunization Week? It's a great time to boost awareness about immunizations and, of course, ensure that you and your loved ones are up to date on vaccinations.
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Between personal motor vehicles, factories, trains, and other sources of toxic fumes, the outside air would seem to be significantly more toxic than the air within our seemingly pristine indoor environments. Unfortunately, this is an illusion. The air you breathe at home or work can be seriously harmful. In fact, according to a study by the World Health Organization, indoor air pollution kills approximately four million people worldwide every year.
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Most new parents would probably admit that their driving habits changed after having children. The one-time daredevil of the highway has transformed into a doting dad who never pushes the speedometer past a sluggish 65 mph; the lady lead foot who laughed in the faces of cops is now a minivan-loving, law abider who cruises so slow she would try the patience of a turtle.
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There have been changes to how Workers Compensation carriers will handle Independent Contractors. The policy will follow standard NCCI workers' compensation policy language, premium basis includes remuneration paid to all persons engaged in work that could make the carrier liable to pay workers' compensation claims. They will no longer accept an Approved Exemption for Workers Compensation issued by the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner. An exemption certificate is insufficient to determine whether the individual is an independent contractor because the certificate is advisory only and the certificate does not trump the Commissioner's rules. Independent Contractor
"Do I have enough insurance?"
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