This year’s renewal season has begun – earlier this week members should have received a values survey e-mail with a link to renewal questions and schedules. Members may also notice changes to the renewal questions – designed to assist VRSA …
VRSA launched the OSHA-300 Reporting Log recording application in the summer of 2020, and in 2021 more than 100 members utilized the application to file their reports. With logs due in early February, VRSA reminds members purchasing workers’ compensation coverage …
Did you know that you can make premium payments online? As a part of VRSA’s commitment to service, VRSA’s finance page offers members the ability to make online check payments, access VRSA’s W-9, access billing invoices, and view VRSA’s frequently …
The 2021 VRSA Annual Report is now online, this year highlighting the “VRSA Difference.” In uncertain times, members of the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) can rest assured that one thing is certain – they are not only covered – …
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VRSA has partnered with Fire Rescue Fitness (FRF), a company owned and operated by Wisconsin firefighter Aaron Zamzow. FRF provides a complete workout program with calendar, exercises, video links, and coaching designed for fire and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. The …
This January, VRSA said goodbye to longtime managing director Steve Craig as he retired after more than 30 years of service to the pool. “It has been my honor and privilege to serve this great organization,” said Craig. “I am …
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Inclusivity in action Dr. Robin H. Stacia, VRSA’s Inclusion Resident What is inclusivity in action? It is a combination of both embracing and advancing diversity in your organization. Embracing – by affirming the belief that we are stronger together and …
As technology reaches its end of life, organizations must consider how to donate or destroy hardware while ensuring sensitive data is thoroughly erased. VRSA recently donated outdated technology to Tech for Troops, a nonprofit organization based in Richmond that turns …
If one of your organization’s New Year’s resolutions was to increase training and engagement, VRSA is here for you. VRSA offers a variety of training options, including virtual engagements, in-person learning, and courses available through online educational platforms. VRSA Online …
Local government employers have not been immune to the great resignation. While, according to the Harvard Business Review, resignation rates are highest in the tech and health care industries, it is also highest among mid-career employees – impacting most employers. …
In accordance with the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) bylaws, we are notifying the membership of the annual election for the Members’ Supervisory Board to be held at the VRSA Annual Meeting on May 6, 2022, and soliciting nominations for …
Each quarter, the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) publishes the Gold Star List to show appreciation to members for their timely claims reporting. The list recognizes members that have had workers’ compensation claims during the previous quarter and reported them …
In 2021, public entities continued to face difficult challenges in a consistently changing landscape. Through uncertainty and change, VRSA has held firm. As the most financially sound self-insurance pool in the Commonwealth, VRSA has maintained stable rates and broad protections …
For law enforcement officers looking for new ways to spark community engagement, the Warrenton Police Department’s “See it in a Different Light” program may provide inspiration. The department has partnered with the Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center to offer an interactive …
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In 2020 The Town of Blacksburg requested VRSA Risk Management Grant funds for the purchase of six GoPro cameras to attach to public works equipment. The cameras are helping mitigate risk by providing content for staff micro-training sessions. VRSA Senior Safety Consultant Edward …
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Over the past 12 months, more than 23 VRSA members have experienced unscheduled inspections from Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) – yielding nearly $50,000 in initial citations and fines. Public utilities, trenching activities, water and wastewater treatment operations, capital …
By Dr. Robin H. Stacia, VRSA’s Inclusion Resident The business case for diversity and inclusion has established that an inclusive workforce at all organizational levels has a meaningful impact on the financial bottom line. The business case is clear – …
When involved in an incident involving an automobile, property damage or a workers’ compensation injury, it may become difficult to recall exactly what to do in the heat of the moment. VRSA has developed two “what to do” sheets following …
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VRSA opened National Cybersecurity Month by hosting a presentation on cyber extortion at the Virginia Municipal League 2021 Annual Conference in Leesburg, Virginia. The presentation, titled: Double the trouble: Increasing the pressure to pay cyber extortion, was facilitated by VRSA Director …
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It is essential for elected officials and employees of public bodies to understand the issues involved in contracts. The Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) offers contract review through a risk management lens as a safeguard to protect our members’ assets …
You have a choice. Hard to believe, but the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) disability mandate has been in place since 2014. That year, members were pressed to make an informed decision to either (1) align with the state disability plan, …
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The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) has updated its mandatory guidance on COVID-19 protections in the workplace. The new guidelines were designed to more closely follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of September …
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VRSA’s fully vaccinated staff have been back out and about providing socially distanced training and attending conferences with members throughout the Commonwealth this summer and into the fall. Reasonable Suspicion Training – Rappahannock Area Community Services Board VRSA Director of …
The Virginia Overtime Wage Act (VOWA) has been amended to state: That for the purposes of the Virginia Overtime Wage Act § 40.1-29.2 the terms “Wages” and “Pay” shall also mean overtime compensatory time in lieu of wages for overtime pay by public agencies …
Each quarter, the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) publishes the Gold Star List. The list recognizes members that have had workers’ compensation claims during the previous quarter and reported them within three days of injury. Late reporting is a major …
The VRSA Online University provides FREE unlimited online training for member employees, saving time out of the office as well as travel costs. The university provides courses in the areas of public safety, public works, defensive driving, parks and recreation, human resources, schools, law enforcement, and more.