Local political subdivision leaders make decisions every day that impact their diverse communities, yet often these decisions are being made by leadership bodies that have not focused on cognitive diversity, and who do not reflect the diversity of their citizens. …
It is estimated that one in four girls and one in six boys experience sexual abuse before the age of 18. “Child abusers tend to gravitate toward places that provide easy access to children, so schools are often their preferred …
In accordance with the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) bylaws, we are notifying the membership of the annual election for the Members’ Supervisory Board to be held at the VRSA Annual Meeting on May 7, 2021, and soliciting nominations for …
Many bills introduced that could impact the risk management landscape Uncertainty equals risk, and VRSA members are facing considerable uncertainty in the current legislative session. Risk can be positive or negative depending how the legislation impacts your organizational goals and …
By Tina Stevens, VRSA Director of Human Resources I began my career in the early 1980’s at a life insurance company where there was a very strict dress code. All the men wore suits or sports coats AND ties. If …
Last year the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) partnered with member Prince William County Schools (self-insured for workers’ compensation) to share in the cost of hiring defense counsel to file an amicus brief with the Virginia Supreme Court. Ralph Whitt, …
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A new look to the VRSA member home page is coming on Feb. 1! Currently, the global navigation for VRSA’s public website remains at the top of the page after logging in to the member website. Member only resources are accessed through the …
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By Hollie S. Cammarasana, VRSA Director of Communications A 2018 Pew Research Social Media study showed that 68 percent of American adults received their news through social media. Add to that, social media is the top source for breaking news, …
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Each year VRSA sponsors a holiday drive for a local nonprofit. This year, the Employee Engagement Committee chose Worthdays for this annual event. Worthdays, who just celebrated their fifth anniversary, helps children feel special by remembering and celebrating the special …
The following courses ranked as the top ten VRSA Online University courses utilized from Oct. 1 – December 31, 2020. Security Awareness Defensive Driving Cyber Security Best Practices Winter Driving Safety VOSH Emergency Temporary Standard The Power of Respectful Language …
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As customary, VRSA will be sending out a request for renewal information by the end of January. The request will come directly to your entity’s underwriting contact. The information will be accessed through a link as opposed to logging in …
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 …
The requirement that employers provide paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expired on Dec. 31, 2020. Please visit the Wage and Hour Division’s FFCRA Questions and Answers page to learn more …
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Like many of you, VRSA started 2020 with big plans. 2020 marked the pool’s 40th anniversary – one we planned to celebrate by easing what worries our members so they can focus on what matters most – serving their communities. …
The VRSA 2020 Annual Report is now online! They say history repeats itself. The VRSA 2020 Annual Report reviews how 40 years ago, Virginia local political subdivisions were in crisis and facing uncertainty. The same can be said today as …
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