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Archives for April 2020

The Volunteer Protection Act

Date: April 30, 2020
Category:
  • Insurance
  • Safety Matters
Author: Conservation United

To promote volunteerism, the Volunteer Protection Act (VPA) was signed into law in 1997. This act pre-empts existing, looser state laws protecting nonprofit volunteers, encouraging the public to participate in social service. Overview of the Volunteer Protection Act The VPA protects volunteers against civil liability under the following conditions: The volunteer was acting within the […]

How to Protect Your Organization From Ransomware

Date: April 29, 2020
Category:
  • Uncategorized
Author: Conservation United

According to cybersecurity firm Emsisoft, 205,280 organizations around the globe reported experiencing a ransomware attack in 2019—a 41% increase over 2018. This fact not only illustrates that ransomware attacks are on the rise, but it also underscores the need for organizations to act to prevent such attacks from impacting their operations. What Is Ransomware? According […]

Understanding the Business Interruption Claims Process

Date: April 28, 2020
Category:
  • Insurance
Author: Conservation United

Continuity is critical in business, and there are few things more important than continuous revenue and cash flow. In fact, just one brief business interruption can be incredibly costly for an organization, often leading to serious reputational damages or financial harm. That’s where business interruption insurance can help. In the event of a disruption, business […]

DOL Now Fully Enforcing FFCRA Paid Leave Rules for Coronavirus

Date: April 27, 2020
Category:
  • Legal Update
  • Safety Matters
Author: Conservation United

After observing a 30-day nonenforcement period to help employers come into compliance with new paid leave rules, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that it is fully enforcing all provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA requires private employers with fewer than 500 employees and certain government employers to […]

EEOC Updates Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA

Date: April 24, 2020
Category:
  • HR Compliance Bulletin
Author: Conservation United

On April 23, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued additional answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) while also observing all applicable emergency workplace safety guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic. The new FAQs were added to guidance that the EEOC previously issued […]

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