The VRSA Pooling Matters Summer 2021 edition announces the retirement of VRSA Managing Director and his succession by VRSA Deputy Director Marcus Hensel.
This edition also features:
– An update on the VRSA Inclusion Residency;
– Emerging Risk Series: Impacts of marijuana legalization;
– Emerging Risk Series: Community Flood Preparedness Fund grants available to address emerging flood risks; and much more.
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.
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 risks to our members are always evolving, so too must the Risk Management Grant (RMG) program. The American Rescue Plan Act provided localities with direct-aid funds as well as formula-driven grants that support many purposes, including cybersecurity, infrastructure, …
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The VRSA Online University has transitioned to the LEARN platform. The new platform provides administrators with the ability to inform employees of training requirements and due dates, along with automated notifications and reminders. An overview of the new platform was …
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The 2021 VML Innovation Awards spotlight programs and individuals that have made a big difference to their communities by creating innovative solutions to address emerging needs. The awards will be presented at VML’s Annual Conference in Leesburg in October. Criteria …
VRSA staff are back on the road. Nationwide, demonstrations and protests coupled with the flurry of legislative enactments have required police departments to reevaluate their approach to internal affairs, administrative investigations, and employee discipline. To address this, VRSA recently hosted …