Insights and tips on how to protect your adventure sports business, giving you and your guests peace of mind.
Outfitter employers are urged to prepare for impending legal changes including potential overtime rule shifts and evolving employee benefits requirements. To stay ahead of these challenges, it’s crucial for outfitters to employ proactive strategies, update their policies and closely monitor the anticipated compliance challenges that lie ahead.
The implementation of workplace safety measures and AI advancements have reduced employee injuries and associated workers’ comp claims. However, inflation, shifting workforce demographics and employee mental health challenges have raised some market concerns.
Did you know that 40% of occupational injuries occur among workers who have been in their roles for less than one year? Minimizing workplace injuries should be top of mind for adventure sports businesses, and implementing safety orientations in the onboarding process can play a major role in making this a priority.
Many outfitters rely on seasonal workers to supplement their business during peak times, such as the upcoming winter holiday season, when there’s an influx of activity and eager adventurers. While this additional help is certainly a benefit to your business and bottom line, there are important differences between seasonal employees and 1099 contractors.
Workplace drug utilization is not permissible and you’re within your rights to ban employees from marijuana use while on the job. Even workers who possess a medical marijuana card or are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) could be terminated for working under the influence.
Burnout — known as a state of physical, emotional or mental exhaustion — has always been an issue within the workforce, but it has become more prevalent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever, people are increasingly anxious and stressed.
Current labor challenges are forcing employers to find ways to balance rising costs and inflation while providing employees with benefits they value and need. Understanding this year’s key employee benefits trends can help you assess whether your offerings meet employee demands and needs so that they can attract and retain talent.
How do we report a claim, and should we report all workplace injuries no matter how serious? Keep reading to find out how to determine when — and if — an injury is covered by workers’ compensation.
Payroll garnishment is an uncomfortable topic for employers and employees alike. Not only is it complicated; it often touches on sensitive issues, such as personal debt. At the same time, every employer needs to be familiar with garnishment rules and regulations as it can happen to just about anyone at any time.
Small businesses have faced unprecedented challenges over the last few years. Many are hoping for a calmer 2023, but a possible recession, record-high inflation and labor shortages may make that unlikely. Being aware of the small business trends for 2023 can help organizations successfully meet their challenges and find growth opportunities.