VMLIP Safety Consultant Edward Shelton has seen the injuries that can occur on playgrounds. “I have two nieces who are active on playgrounds,” said Shelton. He recently earned his Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) designation from the National Recreation and Park Association. …
This fall, six new employment videos were added to the VMLIP Multimedia Library. These include: Diversity and Inclusion For Managers: This DVD teaches managers techniques for setting the tone, preventing discriminatory behavior, accepting each individual and more. Diversity and Inclusion For …
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Did you know there are employment posters that must be posted where “applicants” as well as employees can see them? Generally, federal workplace posters must be displayed or posted in conspicuous places where they are easily visible to all employees …
From VMLIP partner Littler: In an effort to create a win-win solution for both employers and employees, the Department of Labor has extended its pilot compliance program, called the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID). The purpose of this program is …
Bullying today no longer stops in the classroom. Properly identifying and intervening in bullying incidents can go a long way toward creating a safer space for children to learn – and toward mitigating potential claims. VMLIP offers a number of …
Slips, trips and falls account for 25 percent of all school workers’ compensation claims, and 35 percent of all costs. VMLIP has a number of resources designed to help members educate staff on preventing slips, trips and falls in schools. …
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Telemedicine is revolutionizing the healthcare industry, improving access and reducing costs for patients and providers alike. With digital health technology more advanced than ever, and virtual consults that put both parties face to face, telemedicine is able to offer streamlined …
By Peter Stephenson, VMLIP Local Government Specialist Not once but multiple times electronic scooters have been dropped off in neighborhoods around the City of Norfolk in the middle of the night. The first time with no forewarning, and thereafter unauthorized …
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Retired Smithfield Town Manager Peter Stephenson has joined VMLIP as a Local Government Specialist. In this role, Stephenson, who previously served for more than 10 years on the VMLIP Members’ Supervisory Board, will consult with members to help identify and …
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When asked how he began his career in the insurance industry, the answer you’ll get from Scott Martin is that his dog got him into it. Scott met Jim Washburn, a controller with Aetna, when he went to pick up …