The Effect of Cannabis on Business Insurance Rates in 2019
As more states across the country legalize recreational cannabis, the emerging question among the industry is, does legalizing …
State Individual Mandates and Reporting Requirements
The long-awaited marketplace enrollment numbers are now in for all states. Many insurance professionals and curious individuals alike …
Michigan Becomes 11th State to Enact a Paid Sick Leave Law
Effective March 29, 2019, Michigan becomes the 11th state to enact paid sick leave entitled the Paid Family …
Proposed Rule Released: U. S. Department of Labor White Collar Exemption and Overtime
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a new proposed rule that raises the annual minimum salary requirements …
An Update on CBD Product Liability Insurance
Passage of the Farm Bill has had a positive effect on availability and premium cost.
Since my last …
San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance Annual Reporting Due April 30, 2019
The deadline to complete the San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) Annual Reporting for 2018 is April …
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Property Undervaluation: Five Steps to Ensure Your Business or Home is Covered
More and more frequently, business owners and homeowners across the United States are falling victim to the issue …
Breaking: California-based Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement effectively shut down by Department of Labor
A California-based Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) has effectively been ordered by the Department of Labor (DOL) to …
How Common Ownership and Control Groups Can Impact the Way You Run Your Cannabis Business
At Bolton & Company, we often encounter smaller cannabis businesses who are not offering health coverage to their …
OSHA 300 Log Posting Requirements for February 1 to April 30, 2019
From February 1 to April 30, 2019, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers who are required …
Here’s What You Need to Know About Off-site Storage and Transit of Dietary Supplements and CBD-Infused Products
When I partner with my clients to help them find the right coverage for their specific business needs, …
Department of Health and Human Service Proposes to Rescind Adoption of Health Plan Identifier
A rather obscure Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulation may be rescinded by the Department of …