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 …
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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 …
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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 …
As the human resources manager for King William County, Nita McInteer says that “everyday is different” in her position. While working staff from across a variety of county departments, McInteer reaches out to VRSA’s Director of Human Resources Tina Stevens …
Ashley Rogers joined the Town of Smithfield four years ago as their director of human resources. Working for a small town, Rogers has utilized many of the consulting services VRSA has to offer, including those of VRSA Director of Human …
Christopher Himes, Assistant to City Manager at the City of Manassas Park, began his career with the city in June of 2019. He previously worked in private industry and as a naval officer and aviator in the United States Navy. …
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Like many local governments, The Town of Herndon – up until December of 2019 – utilized staff from various positions throughout their organization to tag-team the duties associated with risk management. In Herndon, finance managed property loss, human resources managed …
Read More › ““People are my purpose.” – Meet Roxann Fox Simkins, Herndon Risk Manager”
Nationally nearly 80,000 cars ran school bus stop arms each day, according to a study conducted by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services. Not only is this illegal, but it can also lead to serious injury …
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