How can we sustain motivation and optimism in this longer-term equation? How can we increase employees’ capacity to cope when energy and hope runs low? What are practical ways for teams to re-connect when we’ve all been physically disconnected for weeks on end? Bolton’s own Brandon Burroughs will join Cecilia Gorman, an expert management training consultant, to cover strategies that help sustain connection, energy and motivation among your team as the quarantine lingers on. Click on Learn More, then REGISTER HERE.

Tune in to Claims Talk with Carly and Kevin, a live insurance talk program from Bolton’s in-house claims experts Carly Alba and Kevin Mui. Carly [...]

Before employees can return to the workplace, employers must safeguard their workforce and comply with current federal, state, county, and city regulations and recommendations—which are evolving rapidly. Get an overview of the latest revised OSHA enforcement policies, return-to-work advice, and how to assess risk and identify the hazards of COVID-19 for General Industry. Bolton & Company speakers: Laurie A. Flores, Safety and Health Professional, and Delia L. Guzman, Senior Safety and Health Professional. Click on Learn More, then REGISTER HERE.

With all the fear and anxiety surrounding the financial impact of COVID-19 on plan sponsors, most employers are just looking for a sense of clarity and some data that can help put this scenario into perspective. Our live webinar that will cover the top questions employers have surrounding the coronavirus and its cost on healthcare and plan sponsors. Hear the latest updates from a panel of experts, featuring Ron Cornwell, Principal and Consulting Actuary at Milliman, Dr. Caroline L. Goldzweig, Chief Medical Officer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation, and Dr. Laura Clapper, Market Medical Executive for Southern California-Nevada at Cigna. Click on Learn More, then REGISTER HERE.

In this informative webinar Stacy H. Barrow, Esq., BAN’s Director of Compliance, discusses the current state of the Affordable Care Act, including top compliance issues in 2020, new legal and regulatory updates in employee benefits, and a look at recent court cases of interest. Click on LEARN MORE, then Click on REGISTER HERE.

As school leaders work toward rethinking and rebuilding their physical operations, a lot of questions have emerged as to how schools are expected to make the transition in an active pandemic environment. Now that the CDC has provided new guidelines on return to campus best practices, there’s likely even more uncertainty. Join our live discussion between two education risk experts who will answer the top questions they’re hearing from school leadership on return to campus strategies and best practices. Speakers: Bolton & Company’s Jamie Gershon and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore’s Michael Blacher. Click on Learn More, then REGISTER HERE.

HR Technology can be used during the entire employee lifecycle - from candidate to COBRA. In this webinar, Josh Hoover and Corrina Nation join up to explain how employers can address some of the biggest pitfalls of HR technology. Every HR professional wants to leverage tech to deal with the tactical aspects of their job, so they can focus on more strategic initiatives; the only way to do that is to make technology work for you, and not against you. Click on LEARN MORE, then Click on REGISTER HERE.

2020 was forecast to be a difficult year for the cannabis industry even before COVID-19 and the economic collapse. A falling cannabis index and contraction of the capital markets for cannabis have coincided with increased operating costs, a new focus on profitability over growth and stalled legalization efforts at the state and federal level. This new paradigm has left many wondering where the cannabis industry goes from here. This webinar will provide an overview of the key issues that face the cannabis and CBD industries, and will forecast how these new sectors may be reshaped going into 2021. Speakers: Corey Tobin, Senior Vice President, Cannabis Practice Lead, Bolton & Company and Ian A. Stewart, Partner Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Bolton & Company, in collaboration with Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, will provide best practice resources and tools that are necessary in determining school readiness as well as assessing the risks involved in reopening. This comprehensive presentation will provide guidance as you begin to plan for the reopening of your school. Click on LEARN MORE, then Click on REGISTER HERE.

As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, some business owners are learning a tough lesson in the underlying risks that exist within their organization—and the costs can be devastating. This webinar will discuss the latest risk and HR strategies the top companies are using to navigate today’s environment.Speakers: Corey Tobin, Senior Vice President at Bolton & Company | Dean Rocco, Partner at Wilson Elser | Keegan Peterson, Founder & CEO of Würk. Click on LEARN MORE, then Click on REGISTER HERE.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created countless challenges to business and individuals. In addition to loss of production and revenue, businesses also must contend with employees who become infected with COVID-19 while performing their jobs duties. This webinar will discuss work comp issues as they relate to the COVID-19 pandemic. Presenters: Lorenda Edmundson from Bolton & Company and Clark Haman from Llarena, Murdock, Lopez & Azizad, APC. Click on LEARN MORE, then Click on REGISTER HERE.

Bolton’s Jeannie DeLaura will lead this conversation featuring Stefanie Nobriga, Bolton’s Health and Safety Manager, Delia Guzman, Bolton's Senior Safety and Health Professional, and Todd Scherwin, Regional Managing Partner of the national labor and employment law firm Fisher Phillips, to discuss best practices and proactive steps based on the current laws and regulations around COVID-19 Click on LEARN MORE, then Click on REGISTER HERE.

During this informative webinar Stacy H. Barrow, Esq., BAN’s Director of Compliance, provides an overview of the legal and regulatory guidelines for wellness programs under DOL and EEOC rules. Attendees will gain an understanding of how DOL and EEOC rules apply depending on the type of wellness program offered, how limits on rewards work depending on the types of wellness programs offered, and recent court cases of interest. Click on LEARN MORE, then Click on REGISTER HERE.

If you are a cannabis retailer, cultivator, manufacturer or distributor and are frustrated with the lack of control of your healthcare costs, premiums, and limited plan design options, you are one of the millions of companies struggling with the current health care environment. Andrew Agress, Executive Vice President of Bolton & Company and Scott Byrne, Vice President of Berkley Accident and Health detail how your organization can regain control of your healthcare costs, plan design options, and transparency around your own health care data. Learn how our new Cannabis Growth Captive model functions and has the potential to create substantial savings for your organization. Click on LEARN MORE, then Click on REGISTER HERE.

Join Josh Hoover and Corrina Nation from BTR and Stacy H. Barrow, Esq., BAN’s Director of Compliance in this co-hosted webinar on the intersection of technology and compliance. Click on LEARN MORE, then Click on REGISTER HERE.

Join us to hear the latest compliance updates that employers are focused on in today’s ever-evolving environment, along with questions and answers from Michelle Cammayo, Bolton’s in-house compliance expert. Dates include: June 18, July 23, August 20 and September 17. Click on LEARN MORE, then Click on REGISTER HERE.

It's not just about employee and customer information, it’s also the employer data and intellectual property data businesses have everywhere, from documents to email to cloud storage to accounting, attacks could cripple small businesses. Click on LEARN MORE, then Click on REGISTER HERE.

Bolton’s Robert Kral, Executive Vice President of Employee Benefit Benefits will introduce Kris Krikorian, Regional Director with Pentegra Retirement Services for an hour-long webinar on how 3(16) fiduciary administration can eliminate a majority of the common risks and workload associated with your company's 401(k) plan. Click on LEARN MORE, then Click on REGISTER HERE.

Benefits Bootcamp 101 is designed to broaden your knowledge of healthcare plans, carriers and their renewals. The presentation is based on years of experience interacting with HR staff, and compiling the most commonly-asked questions, or misunderstood features of medical plans. In this post-healthcare reform market, understanding how your plan works and how to approach cost-containment is knowledge you need now. Speaker: Michelle Cammayo, Bolton's Vice President of Compliance. Click on LEARN MORE, then Click on REGISTER HERE.

On September 17, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB1159 and AB685 into law. These new laws center around the COVID-19 pandemic, and will affect all California employers. SB1159 is effective immediately and applies retroactively to 3/19/20. Join us as we partner with Workers Compensation Defense Firm Hanna Brophy to breakdown what employers need to know about these new laws. Speakers: Brenna Hampton, Partner, Hanna Brophy and Kevin Mui, Workers' Compensation Manager, Bolton & Company Click on LEARN MORE, then Click on REGISTER HERE.