News

COVID-19

• Updated AGRiP memorandum analyzing COVID-19 developments at the federal and provincial levels in Canada that may affect reciprocals

• Connecticut’s new COVID-19 workers’ compensation presumption covering essential workers

• Checklist for returning to the workplace amid the pandemic (AMERIND)

• Strategies to manage staff well-being and human resources risks during reopening (MIIA)

• Telecommuting benefits, drawbacks and tips (CSD Pool)

• Guidance on new COVID-19 workplace regulations in Virginia (VRSA)

• COVID-19 Employment Litigation Tracker (FisherPhillips law firm)

• Analysis of potential COVID-related employment litigation exposures (National Law Review)

SUMMERTIME RISK MANAGEMENT

• Guidance on avoiding heat-related illness claims through proper hydration (CIRMA)

• Infographic on identifying and addressing heat-related illness (AMERIND)

• Recommendations and resources on outdoor work and heat exhaustion (KLCIS)

• Suggestions for protecting employees and maintaining property during summer heat (TAC RMP)

• Alert regarding potential increased prevalence of Lyme disease and tick-borne illness (MIIA)

LIABILITY

• Model liability and waiver form for participants in summer sports camps and recreation programs (NJ MEL)

POOL RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS

• Inaugural issue of new property loss control newsletter (County Mutual)

• Grant money for member entities used to purchase body armor and other safety equipment (LARM)

• Telemedicine services for municipal employees (KLCIS)

COURT DECISIONS

• Review of U.S. Supreme Court decisions relevant to states and local governments (SLLC)