By Peter Stephenson, AICP, ICMA-CM (Ret.), VRSA Local Government Specialist Upon reflection, the potential for loss of revenues from vacant big box stores and uncaptured funds from short term rentals that I wrote about two years ago in my article …
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By Marcus Hensel, VRSA Deputy Director What’s more interesting than just hearing about the Florida water system hack? Understanding the minimal level of effort needed to gain entry. In early February, two days prior to the Super Bowl, a water …
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Let’s start with a look at the ADA and its requirements from employers. Personnel records relating to disability must be kept confidential, with a few exceptions. The confidentiality requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) apply to all disability-related …
With the OSHA reporting log deadline passed, VRSA is pleased to share that 102 members utilized the OSHA tracking application this reporting period. The application was launched last July to simplify the process of tracking OSHA incidents as a value-added benefit. Members …
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How are we doing? Understanding how your entity is performing compared to other entities is key to improving performance. Since 2018, the Virginia Risk Sharing Association’s (VRSA) website has featured four member peer analysis dashboards. These dashboards allow members to …
Read More › “Updated peer benchmarking tool available on the VRSA website”
According to a study by the Harvard Business Review, 42 percent of global employees experienced a decline in mental health in 2020. Only 38 percent of employees say that their employer takes proactive steps to create a healthy workplace culture. …
Read More › “VRSA roundtables discuss mental health in the workplace”
Effective May 1, the Virginia minimum wage will increase to $9.50. SB 7 increases the minimum wage from its current federally mandated level of: $7.25 per hour to $9.50 per hour effective May 1, 2021; to $11.00 per hour effective …
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While we are moving toward in-person meetings, the 2021 VRSA Annual Meeting will be held virtually on Friday, May 7. At its February 19 meeting, the VRSA Members’ Supervisory Board adopted two changes to the bylaws to facilitate a virtual …
Read More › “VRSA bylaws amended to facilitate virtual/hybrid meetings and elections”
This summer, the VRSA Online University will transition from using FirstNet Learning as the provider to using LEARN. LEARN provides a cloud-based employee training solution with a library of more than 200 courses, as well as the ability to create …
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When VRSA Member Services Account Executive Nora Pierre visited the Town of McKenney in 2019, she quickly noticed the handicap accessible ramp going into the business office had deteriorated and posed safety issues. Pierre recommended they apply for a VRSA …
Read More › “Town of McKenney utilizes VRSA Risk Management Grant Funds”