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EEOC Harassment Findings and Recommendations for Employers
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), harassment is a form of employment discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Harassment is … Continue reading
NOAA Predicts a near-normal year for hurricane season
Preparing for the 2019 Hurricane Season NOAA predicts a near-normal year The 2019 hurricane season has officially begun and will last until November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a near-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic this … Continue reading
Hurricane season is coming
August will mark 2 years since Harvey. Some repairs are finished. Some people have sold their homes in different stages of repair. I know a couple people that had to demolish their home and build another house with a higher … Continue reading
Harvey Claims
The anniversary of the date Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas coast is quickly approaching on August 25, 2018. Texas law requires TWIA policyholders to report claims for windstorm damage within one year of the date the property was … Continue reading
Cutting Corners
I am on the road a lot. Between seeing clients and driving my kids around I get around the Houston area. Sometimes the things I see just baffle me. People that are trying to save time or they are running late do … Continue reading
Tips Every New Parent Should Know
Whether you are expecting, preparing to adopt or already have children, it is important to make sure your family is legally protected. It is never too early to prepare for your children’s future, but waiting to prepare could be disastrous. … Continue reading
National Hurricane Preparedness Week
From NOAA: In its 2013 Atlantic hurricane season outlook, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Centeris forecasting an active or extremely active season this year. For the six-month hurricane season, which begins June 1, NOAA’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook says there is a 70 percent likelihood … Continue reading
Employement Practices Liability Coverage
EPL covers not only actual but also alleged acts of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination and other similar acts. 2. 3 out of 5 employers are sued by former employees every year. 3. Over 40% of EPL claims are against … Continue reading
Data Breach Coverage
One of the coverages that more and more insurance companies are starting to offer is data breach coverage. Each insurance company has a different name or endorsement for it but it basically covers the same thing. Hartford was one of … Continue reading
House approves renewing Flood Insurance Program
The House of Representative has approved a bill to reauthorize the federal flood insurance program (NFIP) for another 5 years taking it into 2016. It will go before Obama in September for his signature. It changes a few things to … Continue reading
