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On November 3, 2020, voters in Arizona, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota approved measures allowing for legalization of recreational marijuana. The attached HR Compliance Bulletin provides a high-level summary of the proposed recreational marijuana laws in each of these 5 states, including any specific impact on employers.

In the world of workers’ compensation, it can be a challenge for employers to find a way to ensure high-quality, yet affordable care for an employee following a work-related injury. That’s where telemedicine can help. Telemedicine allows employees to receive medical services virtually after they’ve been injured on the job.

On September 14, 2020, NJ’s Governor Murphy signed a bill into law making it easier for “essential workers” who have contracted the coronavirus to receive workers’ compensation and other employment-related injury benefits.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused many commercial buildings to close for extended periods of time. Now, as some businesses begin taking steps to resume their operations, it is important to be aware of another potentially deadly respiratory infection that could be lying in wait.

Civil unrest can create unique challenges for businesses. Specifically, business owners face the risk of vandalism, stolen or damaged goods and extensive property damage. With this in mind, it’s crucial to take steps to mitigate the risk of potential damages to your business during periods of civil unrest.

With all of your risk management and safety programs in force and under your control, your Mod was recently issued and has increased, contrary to what you expected. What are you able to do to dispute your Mod?