Operating large machinery is a part of daily life for many VRSA members. Recently, in recognition of National Safety Month, the City of Manassas put together a backhoe rodeo event designed to engage employees in an interactive training environment while …
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Last year the Town of South Hill was awarded $4,000 in VRSA Risk Management Grants which they used to install bullet resistant-glass throughout the the town hall. Recently VRSA Member Services Account Executive Nora Pierre met with South Hill Town …
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The Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) is pleased to announce the selection of Marcus Hensel, current VRSA deputy director, to succeed Steve Craig as managing director. Craig, who has worked for VRSA for more than 30 years and led the …
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By Dr. Robin Stacia, President/Principal Consultant, Sage Consulting Network, Inc. For organizational leaders and boards of directors to perform at their highest level, diversity and inclusion need to be approached as a top priority. In the Deloitte Review’s 2018 article …
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Recreational marijuana use in the Commonwealth became legal July 1, but VRSA began engaging members months before to help them navigate permissible use, workplace safety and federal compliance issues. From continued conversations with members, we understand there is confusion for …
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In the spring edition of Pooling Matters, VRSA provided an notifying Virginia local governments to prepare to publicly address flood control efforts to property owners, the media, developers, and more. In early June, the $18 million in grant funds for the new Virginia …
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Inspecting facilities for damage can be a risky business. After significant weather events, many members must send staff up ladders and onto tall structures in order to conduct an inspection. The New River Resource Authority utilized VRSA Risk Management Grants …
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The VRSA Member Portal will be down for maintenance beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, July 23 through 8 a.m. on Monday, July 26. A ‘portal maintenance’ message will be displayed on the VRSA website during that time. If you are …
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Effective July 1, overtime laws in Virginia have changed. The statute explicitly states that the Commonwealth, constitutional officers, agencies, institutions, political subdivisions and any public body are considered employers for the purposes of this law. The Virginia Department of Labor …
Effective July 1, 2021, employers with five or more employees must provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals. Previously, employers with 15 or more employees had to provide accommodations. A copy of the required employment poster can be downloaded here.