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The summer is halfway over. Next month, kids will be returning to school in the southern US; family vacations will be over; things will begin to return to normal at most workplaces. July can be a bit of a transition month for those reasons. Nevertheless, there are plenty of things to do this month to keep your business growing.

Advances in technology have always moved construction forward. How can a business owner be sure their investment is good, and not worry about something newer and better coming along in the next six months?

Workers’ compensation is part of a standard hiring package for many companies, but if you’re hired for a company that doesn’t consider it necessary, are you at risk? What should you do? Normandy’s latest article explains. Click through to read now

The Gig economy is the industry that covers part time jobs offered on as needed basis, like Uber and Lyft. There are upsides and downsides to these types of jobs – both for employers and employees. These types of positions are reasonably new and as more jobs like these enter the market, regulations – including insurance rules - are changing. Whether you are an insurance agent, an employer, or an employee, here’s what you need to know…

Opioids are both a health and safety issue in the workplace. Employers should evaluate the workers’ compensation program to address risks associated with opioid dependence and abuse. Providers and claims managers may need programs that require conservative use of prescription pain medication.

The summer months are typically slower for most industries. When things are a little slower at the office, it’s the perfect time to work on some self-improvement that can help you serve your existing clients better and even bring in some new ones.

Immediately following an accident or injury at work, you probably have other things on your mind other than formally reporting it to your supervisor and employer. But soon after, worries about medical bills and lost wages can quickly become your biggest worry. The absolute last thing you want is to miss deadlines for filing workers’ comp, thus putting yourself into a potentially dangerous financial situation. So, what’s the deadline?

If you are covered by workers’ comp, you may not be aware of all the benefits you can receive. These can include everything from medical checkups to death benefits. These are some of the areas where workers’ comp often covers things you might not realize are covered in your policy…

According to the ADAA, about 40 million adults in the US aged 18 and older suffer from some type of anxiety disorder. So, with the workplace causing stress and anxiety for so many American workers, the question is, can it be claimed on workers’ compensation insurance? The answer might surprise you! Read more…

With legalization rolling out across the country, this could have an enormous impact on employers and it’s very important that insurance agents have knowledge of how the different statues may affect their clients, even if your state has not yet legalized the use of medical marijuana.