“Combat” is, sadly, an appropriate verb to describe what public entities must engage in as they battle the spiraling cost of insurance. The public sector seems constantly pressed to “do more” and often with less. So, having to redirect funds to cover the ever-increasing insurance premiums that would otherwise support [...]
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing environment, managing risk is more critical than ever. Whether you’re providing labor, behind the wheel, or in the office, risk is always right around the corner. One of the most effective ways to safeguard your organization and minimize potential threats is through training. Here's why [...]
Just this weekend, I was walking my dog when it hit me... Or… I hit it… the ground that is. Complete with mud on my hands, knees, and ego because of course a car was driving by and witnessed everything. In my case, a little precaution could have saved me from [...]
As we approach 2025, public agencies in California are preparing for a wave of new legislation that could impact operations, policies, and procedures. This post highlights a handful of key bills that may affect your agency. It’s important to note that this overview highlights only a portion of the many [...]
In today's fast-paced environment, employers are increasingly facing a range of legal risks related to their workforce. Employment liability risk—ranging from claims of discrimination and harassment to wrongful termination and wage disputes—can have serious financial consequences. Effective risk management in this area is essential to safeguard your business from potential [...]
GSRMA member agencies are afforded pollution coverage through Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management’s (PRISM) Pollution Program. For the coverage years of 18/19 – 20/21, the Pollution and Remediation Legal Liability policy was placed with Illinois Union (Chubb). Chubb elected to non-renew this coverage effective 7/1/2021. The coverage that replaced [...]
Properly Scheduled Property – And Why It Matters to Your Public Agency The fun and excitement of buying new property is often tempered by the act of notifying the insurance company – that is often the painful part! Public entities are not immune to this pain, especially as insurance costs [...]
With COVID-19 cases on the rise and flu season approaching, COVID-19 stands ready to wreak havoc on unprepared employers. While we celebrate the 6-month anniversary of the lifting of California's COVID-19 State of Emergency in February, employers need to recognize that COVID-19 still presents challenges. In the last two months, [...]
Many GSRMA member agencies are afforded pollution coverage through Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management’s (PRISM) Pollution Program. The Pollution policy is written on a claims made and reported basis. Any known claims and all known incidents that could give rise to a claim must be reported to the company [...]
Common Performance Review Distortions and Retaliatory Decision-Making that Leads to Wrongful Termination and Retaliatory Termination Lawsuits by Patricia Eyres, Managing Partner Eyres Law Group, LLP There are many bases for claims of wrongful termination under California law. The types of claims range significantly and fall into two broad categories: Discrimination [...]