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Companies to Be Held as Joint Employers of Contract, Franchise Workers Under U.S. Labor Rule
A U.S. labor board on Thursday issued a final rule making it easier for workers and unions to hold companies liable for labor law violations by their franchisees and contractors, reviving an ...
Scientists Don’t Know Why Otis Intensified to a Category 5 Hurricane so Quickly
Hurricane Otis turned from mild to monster in record time, and scientists are struggling to figure out how — and why they didn't see it coming. Usually reliable computer models and the forecasters ...
Agents Expect Looming Recession to Impact Insurance Demand: Report
Insurance agents believe an economic downturn is on the way, with nearly three-quarters of respondents to a recent survey by American Modern Insurance Group indicating ...
Stricter Building Codes=10X Reduction in So. Florida Home Hurricane Damage
Increasing climate risks, such as hurricanes and floods associated with rising sea levels, would seem to naturally drive down interest in coastal living, but new analysis from Moody's RMS indicates ...
Flood Projects Born From Superstorm Sandy Destruction Underway in N.J.
A decade after they were first envisioned in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy 's destruction, two of the largest flood control projects designed to protect the densely populated cities of New Jersey ...
Meta’s Instagram Linked to Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia in Kids: States’ Lawsuit
Dozens of U.S. states are suing Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of fueling a youth mental health crisis by making their social media platforms ...
Fla. Insurers Imposing New Limits on Amounts Spent to Match Appearance; Kentucky Clarifies Law
Matching requirements for roofs and interior furnishings have been a tough issue in the property insurance industry for years. Recent developments show how insurers and ...
App-Based Auto Insurer Fined More Than $2M for Mishandling Claims in California
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) announced two settlement agreements with Go Maps Inc. and its insurance underwriter, Topa Insurance Company after an investigation revealed consumer ...