Since Michigan’s new Paid Medical Leave Act went into effect on March 29, 2019, most employers with at least 50 employees are now required to provide up to 40 hours of paid time off for eligible employees each year. Which Employers and Employees are Exempt from the New Law? Certain employers…
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Cleveland, OH – April 26, 2019 – Oswald Financial, Inc. was named by PLANSPONSOR magazine as one of five finalists for 2019 Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year in the large team category. The 2019 Retirement Plan Adviser Finalists are segmented into four groups based on the number of advisers…
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Global mobility has increased in the past 10 years, according to a study by the National Foreign Trade Council. The same study reports that the number of longer-term (six months or more) expatriated employees has decreased and shorter-term assignments of less than six months continue to benefit companies through the…
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Many clients are reluctant to purchase a cyber risk policy out of fear that it is illusory coverage. Illusory coverage is when the literal language or structure of an insurance policy gives the policyholder the impression of coverage but effectively negates any meaningful coverage. Because of this, cyber insurance has…
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With a tight labor market and fierce competition for top-end talent, employers are under pressure to develop benefits packages that are both a recruiting asset and an avenue for improving the health and wellness of employees. A recent Wall Street Journal article examined the steps employers are taking to advance…
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Following on the heels of 2017’s record-setting financials, mergers and acquisition activity has continued to accelerate in 2018, all while competition for deals continues to be very intense. Given the current environment of deal velocity and heightened deal competition, the danger of losing a deal to another buyer immediately when…
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Since it was signed into law in 1993, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has been an on-going challenge for HR professionals. Simply put, it was designed to prevent employees from losing their jobs when forced to take time off due to their own serious health condition or that…
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The commercial construction industry is a double edged sword today. The industry is growing – construction spending in the United States topped $1.23 trillion in 2017 according to research firm Statisa, but construction contractors are finding it harder to attract quality workers. According to research from the Associated General Contractors…
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More than 34% of Americans rent their homes, which is the highest rate since 1965, according to a 2025 report by the U.S. Census Bureau. While this is great news for landlords who often find more tenant candidates than available units, it also increases the risk in tenant liabilities. Oswald…
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Does your company have the proper security, insurance, legal and compliance framework to prevent cybercrime in 2019—or mitigate potential damage from it? This event presentation and panel discussion will take place, Friday, March 15 at the Oswald Conference Centre from 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Registration is now closed for…
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