In June, a new website dashboard was released for VRSA members with workers’ compensation coverage. This dashboard allows members to view indemnity payments made over the chosen period. To access this dashboard navigate to the dashboard section of the VRSA …
While the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted a “near-to-below” average hurricane season in 2023, it is still important to be prepared for if, and when a hurricane impacts Virginia. NOAA is forecasting a range of 12 to …
“This award really belongs to our public works fire and police employees,” said City of Poquoson Assistant Finance Director Jessica Davis as they received their Gold Star recognition for this quarter. This quarter, VRSA recognizes both the City of Poquoson …
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Members purchasing workers’ compensation coverage will soon receive communication regarding the 2022-2023 payroll audit. Audits may be conducted in person, electronically, via the telephone, or by mail audit form. As in past years, Wilkinson Insurance Services will be conducting physical, …
This July 1, EPL Assist transitioned to a new name: HR ExecSupport. The service, provided at no additional cost to VRSA members purchasing Public Officials’ Liability Coverage, will continue to provide members with access to the nation’s leading employment and labor …
Effective July 1, 2023, Virginia has a new law mandating employers provide unpaid organ donor leave. Under the new law, Virginia employers with at least 50 employees must provide unpaid leave to organ donors, including bone marrow donors. Employees are …
VRSA is proud to again support the 2023 Virginia School Safety Training Forum, to be held in Hampton on July 24 – 27. The forum, organized by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) in partnership with VRSA, the …
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Over the last ten years, VRSA has incurred more than $65 million in automobile claims. While the total number of claims declined in 2020 during the pandemic, they have since climbed to a near ten-year high, with more than 2,600 …
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) National Emphasis Program on Outdoor and Indoor Heat Hazards is designed to protect workers from extreme heat. An emphasis program is a temporary program that focuses OSHA’s resources on a particular hazard, stemming from increased …
Skyjack has issued a service bulletin alert for a mast weld reinforcement for vertical mast lifts models: SJ12E, SJ16E, and SJ20E. Lifts matching the affected serial numbers must be immediately removed from service until the mast section is repaired. The …