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Double Down on Documentation
By Mary LaPorte, AINS, CPCU, CIC, LIC, CPIA Agent’s questions about Errors and Omissions, and how E&O losses can be prevented. Q: Due to COVID-19, many of our account managers are still working from home. I am a personal lines manager, and responsible for a team of seven account managers. Although we have always tried…
Read More2020 Elections Updates
Biden up 7.4% – a Lead More than 5 Points Higher than Hillary Clinton’s Lead in 2016. Can Democrats Take the Majority in the U.S. Senate? 3 Hours Unpaid Leave Available to Employees in Wisconsin on Election Day. U.S. Supreme Court Rules: Wisconsin Ballots Must Be Received on or Before Election Day. Republicans Expected to…
Read MoreCyber Security and COVID-19 Risks
KEEPING YOUR HOME NETWORK SECURE WHILE WORKING REMOTELY Hackers throughout the globe are attempting to take advantage of people working from home during this time. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently issued an alert that offers guidance on defending against COVID-19 cyber scams. Use the tips below to keep your home network secure while…
Read MoreHow to Handle FFCRA Leave Requests
Question: For leave requests under the FFCRA, can we require proof that the school or place of care is closed? Answer from Celine, SHRM-CP: No. However, you can and should (for IRS documentation) require the following items: The names and ages of the child or children being cared for. The name of the school, place…
Read MorePayroll Tax Deferral Not Worth the Hassles for Employers
In response to Congress’ inaction on further economic stimulus to combat the COVID-19 recession, President Trump issued some bold executive orders on August 8th. One of those orders allowed enhanced unemployment benefits for unemployed Americans to resume, albeit at a lower amount than originally provided by the CARES Act. Trump also issued an order creating…
Read MorePresident Trump Just Ordered Payroll Taxes to Be Deferred. How Will That Work?
Only for employees making less than$4000 bi-weekly. ($104,000 per year) Effective from September 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020 The order does not clearly say if the deferral is optional or mandatory. We have to wait for guidance to be written by the Secretary of the Treasury before we will know for certain how this…
Read MoreWhat Do We Do If an Employee Is Diagnosed with COVID-19?
First, notify other employees of potential exposure, if any, in the workplace. You should tell them that someone was diagnosed with the illness, but you should not identify which employee is sick, even if employees ask so they can gauge their own risk. Medical information, such as a diagnosis, must be kept confidential. It’s okay…
Read MoreSummer Grilling Safety Tips
There’s nothing like outdoor grilling. It’s one of the most popular ways to cook food. But, a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. They can be very hot, causing burn injuries. Follow these simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling. Safety Tips: Propane…
Read More2020 Agent of the Year: Ron Von Haden, CIC
We in the PIA family have had a few months to come to terms with the loss of a great leader. “Mr. PIA,” Ron Von Haden passed away on March 5th, 2020. In a fitting tribute to Ron, the 1752 Club of Wisconsin has named him PIA of Wisconsin’s Agent of the Year for 2020. …
Read MoreHonoring Those Who Served
The PIAW and The 1752 Club Thank Joe Cordova Featured Veteran in the Industry: Joe Cordova, Cordova Insurance – Merrill, WI What does it mean to be a veteran? More specifically a combat veteran. Most hear the word veteran and you likely will think of the friendly yet crusty old guy that sells poppies once…
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