Kevin O'Sadnick

Sep 26, 2024 | propertycasualty360.com | Cynthia Carter |Kevin O'Sadnick |Joe Toppe

Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall in Florida today (Sept. 26, 2024) as a Category 2 storm with wind speeds of more than 250 miles per hour. Weather experts warn that the hurricane's storm surge flooding could be "un-survivable" with waters as much as 20 feet high in some places.

Sep 26, 2024 | propertycasualty360.com | Cynthia Carter |Kevin O'Sadnick |Joe Toppe

From discrimination and harassment to retaliation and wrongful termination, the potential for substantial financial and reputational damage in the current employment-practices landscape is too significant to ignore. (Bigstock/ALM archives) Imagine a prominent and thriving law firm suddenly faces a lawsuit from a former employee alleging wrongful termination and sexual harassment. Despite the firm's conscientious adherence to legal standards, the financial and reputational fallout is significant.

Sep 25, 2024 | propertycasualty360.com | Joe Toppe |Kristen Beckman |Kevin O'Sadnick

While OSHA encourages a drug-free workplace, no federal law requires mandatory drug testing for all government contractors. (Credit: TayHamPhotography/Shutterstock) As a high-risk industry, construction employers require higher safety standards to prevent accidents. Pre-employment, regularly occurring, and post-incident drug testing enforcement have been dependable methods to ensure the safety of employees.