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Publish Date: May 1, 2021
Author: Seubert
Tags: Blog - SeubertU

Risk Advisor: May 2021

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

Commercial Risk Advisor

This month’s issue focuses on commercial building spring maintenance and the impact of telematics on commercial auto insurance.

 

Construction Risk Advisor

This month’s newsletter outlines FAQs for the upcoming National Safety Stand-down to Prevent Falls in Construction.

 

Trucking Risk Advisor

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released its 2021 Enforcement Update. In it, the FMCSA highlighted a number of insights regarding hours of service (HOS) violations, shedding some light on how the revised HOS rules—which went into effect September 29, 2020—impacted enforcement actions. Learn more in this month’s newsletter.

Recent News

DOL Updates Employee Benefit Plan Enforcement Projects for 2026

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced updates to its national enforcement projects for fiscal year 2026.

Best Practices for Preventing Premises Liability Claims

Premises liability creates substantial financial, legal, and reputational risks for any organization that owns or operates commercial property.

Upcoming ACA Reporting Deadlines

Employers subject to ACA reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6056 should prepare to comply with reporting deadlines for calendar year 2025.

DOL Issues Opinion Letters on Using FMLA Leave

As health care costs in the United States continue to climb, organizations that offer health benefits are challenged with managing escalating expenses while maintaining transparency and trust with their workforce.

Removing Ice and Snow Buildup on Trucks Safely

Winter weather poses serious challenges for fleets as snow and ice accumulate on straight trucks, trailers, intermodal containers, and buses.

Surety Trends to Watch Heading Into 2026

This article outlines five surety market trends contractors should watch in 2026, with insights on underwriting, bonding capacity, claims risk, and strategic planning.