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South Carolina Plant Draws 17K Complaints Over ‘Noxious’ Odor
A South Carolina cardboard factory has found itself in the middle of a stinky situation as environmental regulators order it to lower emissions after receiving thousands of complaints relating to a “noxious,” rotten egg-like smell coming from the plant. The …
POSTED MAY 12, 2021 6:17 AM |
Self-Driving Car Firms Seek to Charge for Rides in San Francisco: Reuters
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo and rival Cruise have applied for permits needed to start charging for rides and delivery using autonomous vehicles in San Francisco, state documents reviewed by Reuters showed, setting the stage for the biggest tests yet of their …
POSTED MAY 12, 2021 5:00 AM |
Spain Gives Delivery Firms 90 Days to Convert Gig Riders to Employees
MADRID – Food delivery companies based in Spain have three months to convert their couriers into staff workers under new rules approved on Tuesday by the government, one of the first laws in Europe regarding gig-economy workers’ rights. The decree, …
POSTED MAY 12, 2021 12:39 AM |
Insurer American National Group Exploring Options Including Possible Sale -Reuters
U.S. insurer American National Group Inc. is exploring options that could include a sale of the company, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. The news sent shares of American National spiking to their highest level in more …
POSTED MAY 12, 2021 12:11 AM |
Former Amazon Employee Files Colorado Whistleblower Complaint
A former Amazon warehouse worker has filed a complaint with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment against Amazon over its COVID-19 policies and allegations that her firing was retaliatory. Linda Rodriguez alleged in her complaint filed last week that …
POSTED MAY 11, 2021 9:10 PM |
Former California Agent Convicted for Embezzling Insurance Payments
Former insurance agent Wendy Judd, 47, of Madera, Calif., pleaded guilty this week to felony grand theft after embezzling over $20,000 of insurance premium payments from consumers. The California Department of Insurance launched an investigation after receiving a referral from …
POSTED MAY 11, 2021 9:07 PM |
People Moves: Everest Re’s Grace Moves to Allianz; Williamson Adds Role as Head of Everest Reinsurance
Everest Re Group reports that Jim Williamson has assumed responsibilities as the head of the Everest Reinsurance Division effective immediately. This is in addition to his roles as executive vice president and group chief operating officer. Williamson joined Everest in …
POSTED MAY 11, 2021 7:00 PM |
Miami Construction Co. Owner Arrested in $88K Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme
A construction company owner was arrested in Florida this month for workers’ compensation premium fraud and grand theft for allegedly concealing payroll information to avoid paying more than $88,000 in workers’ compensation premiums, according to a statement from the Florida …
POSTED MAY 11, 2021 4:58 PM |
North Dakota Workplace Death Rate Among Highest in U.S.
An annual report using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows North Dakota’s rate of workplace deaths remains among the highest in the country. The annual report released by the AFL-CIO shows that 37 North Dakota workers died …
POSTED MAY 11, 2021 4:55 PM |
Nearly $748M in Texas Surplus Lines Premiums Reported in April
The Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX) says recorded $747.99 million in surplus lines premium in April, an amount representing a 0.8% increase over April 2020. Cumulatively, this represents a total of $2.75 billion in premium year-to-date, a 14.2% …
POSTED MAY 11, 2021 4:54 PM |
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