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Small and medium-sized businesses are being targeted by #cyber attack more frequently and more effectively. In fact, 61% faced an attack last year and 54% actually experienced a data breach. #CyberSecurity #technology ssnesbitt.com/small-mid-data…

We are happy to announce that our senior vice president and Huntsville native, Dick Fountain, will be taking on the leadership of this team as our new Huntsville market executive! ssnesbitt.com/new-huntsville…

Our very own Mike Roman will be a panelist at the @bhambizjrnl Birmingham Business Journal's #cybersecurity panel event. Click for more information or to register to attend. ssnesbitt.com/cybersecurity-…

Make sure you are in the know with all the is going on in the #cyber world. Read here for our fall cyber risks and liabilities newsletter. ssnesbitt.com/cyber-risks-ne…

The #DOL recently published a final rule that expands the ability of employers to join together to form association health plans or #AHPs. The first effective date is quickly approaching. Read here for more information. ssnesbitt.com/ahps-final-rul…

#Defects or #malfunctions can arise long after product release. It is important to be prepared for an accident. Read more about why you should consider product liability coverage. ssnesbitt.com/product-liabil…

We are so happy to welcome Brittany Riley to our team!

The majority of employment-related liability claims are filed against employers with fewer than 50 employees, but less than 2% of these companies have employment practices liability (EPL) coverage. Read more here. ssnesbitt.com/epl-small-busi…

Employers who are subject to #COBRA must furnish a COBRA General (or Initial) Notice to health plan participants within 90 days from commencement of coverage. Read more for details and resources regarding COBRA General (Initial) Notices. ssnesbitt.com/compliance-che…

The economic toll of the #opioid crisis exceeded $1 trillion between 2001 and 2017 and claims are skyrocketing. Read more on the hidden costs and potential implications for employers. ssnesbitt.com/opioids-work-c…

The current model FMLA forms are set to expire at the end of this month. Read more on FMLA forms and what the deadline will mean for employers. #FMLA ssnesbitt.com/fmla-forms-exp…

More than 16,000 Americans die every year from a prescription pain medication overdose. Read here for how employers can help their employees prevent and combat opioid abuse. #OpioidCrisis #OpioidEpidemic ssnesbitt.com/opioid-abuse

The #SupremeCourt has ruled that arbitration clauses in employment contracts that waive employees' right to participate in class-action lawsuits are lawful and enforceable. Read more on the ruling and its impact on employers. ssnesbitt.com/class-action-l…

The IRS issued recent #AffordableCareAct (ACA) guidance in the forms of the 2019 affordability percentage and assistance with Letters 227. Read here for more information. ssnesbitt.com/aca-2019-affor…

A recent study indicates 60% of businesses won't be prepared for tomorrow's #GDPR deadline. Make sure you are not one of them. Any business with a web presence could be affected. Review your current compliance plan so you can meet the deadline prepared. ssnesbitt.com/gdpr-deadline

Have you considered asking potential hires to take personality or strengths or culture tests as part of their job #interview? Read more on the pros and cons of this approach. ssnesbitt.com/personality-te… #HR

On Apr. 9, 2018, a federal court passed a ruling on unequal pay based on past salary. Who does this affect and what should #employers consider? Read more here. #paygap ssnesbitt.com/unequal-pay-ru…

We are happy to announce a new VP has joined our P&C team in Birmingham. Welcome Jason Bosley! ssnesbitt.com/jason-bosley

Our staff getting #CPR/AED training yesterday. A safe #workplace environment is one of our top priorities.