Executives from 15 auto companies met with U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx Tuesday to discuss specific industrywide actions that can improve safety and prevent cars from being hacked.
The meeting was convened after record numbers of cars have been recalled in the last several years, Namrata Kolachalam, the Transportation Department’s press secretary, said in an e-mailed statement. Continue reading
It is estimated that the average American will spend at least $700 on gifts this holiday season. For the commercial industry that is good news. From importers, manufactures, distributors, wholesalers to retail stores, products have a long road to travel before they end up in American homes for the holidays. Product liability insurance plays a huge role in all entities that create products because defects can rest with any party in the products chain of distribution. Continue reading
The weather outside is frightful… ok not quite here in Las Vegas, but it is chilly. The holidays are around the corner and, with many Americans already holiday shopping, the busiest retail season has begun. Yes I hate to admit it, I am one of them. While consumers are more driven to buy early, save money, and get the deal before it is too late, one should consider safety when it comes to holiday shopping. If you venture out on black Friday to score some major deals like me, be sure to take precautions when “stuffing” the car. Continue reading
A big part of the construction industry is insurance. Why? Well, it is simple – construction is a risky business. All construction projects have a defined set of risks; bad weather, non-payment, safety concerns, construction defect, property damage, the list goes on and on. As a contractor and a consumer it is important to be sure all parties working on your home, or jobsite, have proper insurance coverage in all areas of risk. Continue reading
Unlike other stalwarts of the on-demand economy, however, janitors and cleaners summoned through the Managed by Q app receive stable incomes, benefits, and the potential to earn promotions. This is only possible because Q hires its entire workforce of over 400 people as W-2 employees rather than relying on temporary labor from independent contractors. None of Uber’s over 160,000 U.S. drivers fall under this classification—yet. Continue reading
The city’s tourism marketing leaders continued their quest to draw more international traffic to Las Vegas Tuesday, signing an agreement with a South Korean business group and approving spending $375,000 on separate programs geared to boost foreign travel. Continue reading
Employers are nervous about the changing nature of the employment relationship. The Department of Labor now presumes that almost all workers are employees, not independent contractors. The National Labor Relations Board now views temp workers to be essentially the same as regular employees. Continue reading
It’s easier than ever to travel to faraway places; explore remote islands; ski, climb, cycle, glide; and to do it all with your family in tow, or on your own. Should you buy travel health insurance before you set off? Or shrug and roll the dice?
The answer depends on several factors, including what you plan to do and where (are you taking a literary walk in England or heli-skiing in Chile?), your age, health, existing insurance and appetite for risk. Continue reading
