Risk Advisor: August 2020

These monthly newsletters, broken down by industry, feature timely information about workplace safety, compliance and risk management issues. Click on the image to read the full edition of a newsletter.

Commercial Risk Advisor

Learn about reopening a business after the coronavirus shutdown, and how to support workplace respiratory etiquette with face masks and respirators.

Construction Risk Advisor

This month’s Construction Risk Advisor summarizes the purpose of the upcoming National Safety Stand-down event and offers guidance on how your organization can participate.

Trucking Risk Advisor

This month’s newsletter highlights the FMCSA’s notice regarding drug and alcohol testing flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, it highlights how the FMCSA recently extended its emergency exemption through Aug. 14, 2020, allowing drivers and companies assisting with COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts to circumvent certain regulations.

Recent News

Shadow AI and the Risks of Employees Using Unapproved AI Tools

When employees use unapproved AI tools, sensitive data can end up outside your control, creating cybersecurity, privacy and insurance concerns. Learn how to spot shadow AI risks and the steps that help reduce them. Plus, see how to protect your business from the fire and explosion hazards of lithium-ion battery storage systems.

OSHA General Industry Roundtable Recap | Seubert

A former OSHA official, an OSHA defense attorney and a safety consultant walked into a room full of employers. Here’s a look at what they covered at our General Industries OSHA Compliance Roundtable, plus how to join our construction session on November 10.

Employee Spotlight: McKenna Dobrowsky

Please join us in welcoming McKenna Dobrowksy to the Seubert Team! McKenna joins Seubert’s Administrative Department as a Client Service Associate in our Pittsburgh office.

DOL Releases Regulatory Agenda

The DOL regulatory agenda for 2026 lists eight Wage and Hour Division rules employers should keep an eye on, including tip credit changes, independent contractor status, and work hours for young workers. Plus, the DHS has proposed a new $103,265 fee on H-1B cap-subject petitions. Here’s what these updates mean for your business and how to plan ahead.

Employee Spotlight: Courtney Withers

Please join us in welcoming Courtney Withers to the Seubert Team!

Employee Spotlight: Joy Burkholder

Seubert welcomes Joy Burkholder to the agency’s Commercial Lines Division.