OSHA Safety Cornerstones – Q3 2021
This quarter’s OSHA Safety Cornerstones newsletter summarizes a recent nitrogen leak incident that resulted in several fatalities and nearly $1 million in fines, introduces OSHA’s revised handbook for…
Dixie Fire Becoming CA’s Second-largest Fire in History
The Dixie Fire, which has been burning in Northern California since July 13, has officially become the state’s second-largest wildfire of all time. This News Brief provides more…
Canary Blomstrom will work in tandem with GoodWorks sister company, Wheeler & Taylor
Canary Blomstrom Insurance Agency Merges with GoodWorks Financial Group Partnership gives customers additional insurance products and expertise; woman-owned Canary Blomstrom will work in tandem with GoodWorks sister company,…
CDC Updates Guidance, Says Fully Vaccinated Individuals Should Wear Masks in Some Indoor Settings
The CDC recently announced updates to its mask guidelines as an emerging variant of COVID-19 known as Delta spreads across the country. This News Brief explains further.
Cyber Update – Ransomware Attacks Reach All-time High in Q4 2020
Ransomware attacks spiked in 2020 as the fear and chaos of COVID-19, combined with the transition to remote work, provided an abundance of opportunities for cybercriminals. Advisen data…
Gather in the Garden Fundraiser
Wheeler & Taylor invites you to The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts’ alfresco dinner event on the gorgeous grounds of the Berkshire Botanical Gardens. Enjoy a picnic basket…
DOL Withdraws Independent Contractor Final Rule
On May 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it will officially withdraw the Independent Contractor final rule. The withdrawal will be effective on the day…
Workplace COVID-19 Vaccination Programs
This HR Insights article provides an overview of guidance from the CDC for workplace vaccination programs, including guidance for on-site and off-site vaccinations, and general considerations for employers.
FDA and CDC Call for Pause on Distribution of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
In a joint statement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have called for an immediate halt on the…
