What do you think your chances are of being ripped off next time you call in a construction contractor to do a job for you, big or small? I mean paying too much or getting a bad job. If it hasn’t already happened to you, I’ll bet you know someone who has suffered this misfortune. Yet, a few simple steps … Read More
Subject: Double Down on Anti-Scam Security
Protecting your business is at the heart of our business and the growth in scams targeting firms and organizations large and small is alarming. Inside the insurance industry we see daily reports on the impact of these crimes on business, here are the 3 main scams targeting organizations like yours right now: 1. Cybercrime — mainly computer network hacking that … Read More
Protect Your Home From Burglars
Here’s an alarming crime statistic: Nearly 1/3 of burglars say they get inside information on the homes they plan to rob, including from hired help like gardeners and cleaners. In fact, watchful burglars know a lot more about you that you realize — and you could be innocently helping them. They’re on the lookout, for example, for if you have … Read More
March is National Ladder Safety Month
Each year, more than 100 workers are fatally injured in ladder-related accidents, with thousands more suffering disabling injuries. Whether you’re on the job site or checking off your to-do list at home, keeping safety top of mind when using a ladder can help avoid a serious injury or even death. This year marks the third annual National Ladder Safety Month, presented … Read More
DOL Increases Penalties for FLSA, FMLA, OSHA Violations
As of Jan. 23, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) increased penalties for violating federal minimum wage, overtime, and posting and safety requirements. The increased monetary fines apply to penalties assessed under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). What’s the reason for the increase? The DOL … Read More
When Natural Disasters Strike
Hardly a week seems to pass without news of some kind of natural disaster. In the aftermath of an incident, the immediate concern is being in touch with family to either let them know your situation or to find out theirs. What’s the best way to do that? Here are three important things you should do: Keep an up to … Read More
Eating Healthy This Year
If you’re like many people, you may have resolved to eat better and healthier in 2019. But again, if you’re like most of us, you’ve probably resolved this before…and may have already fallen off the wagon. Sticking to a diet long-term is one of life’s major challenges, especially as debate rages on about what constitutes healthy eating. If you want … Read More
It’s Tax Time: But Beware of Scammers
If you’re like most of us, you may be working on filing your taxes — or at least thinking about it in the coming months. It’s a tough enough challenge without also having to worry about scammers who are extremely active right now trying to get their hands on your money. In particular, there are three main scam tricks to … Read More
The Biggest Winner Contest!
We are making our health a priority this year! We are holding The Biggest Winner Contest. See details below. Let’s get healthier in 2019 ? [embeddoc url=”https://primegroupins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Copy-of-PGI_ProtectYourBusiness.pdf” download=”all” viewer=”google”]
New year brings minimum wage, workers’ comp changes in Florida
Minimum-wage workers will get a pay raise, businesses will get a break on insurance bills and a few new laws will take effect Tuesday as 2019 begins in Florida. Minimum-wage workers will start earning $8.46 an hour Tuesday, up from $8.25 an hour in 2018 — and more than a dollar above the $7.25 federal minimum wage. Florida’s minimum wage … Read More