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Brief Summary Of New Federal Coronavirus Relief Laws Requiring Paid Employee Leave

On March 18th, President Trump signed significant legislation to assist employees affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. There is much confusion regarding this legislation, so...

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If I Close My Eyes, You Can’t See Me: Cyber Risk, Readiness & Resilience for Small to Midsize Businesses

“If I close my eyes, you can’t see me.” So say young children. And so say many small to midsize businesses (SMBs) of their visibility...

Rue Insurance: Celebrating 100 Years [Video]

Transcript: Rue Insurance was founded in 1917 by my great grandfather. My grandfather was a farmer and he also had a feed mill, and he...

Why Rue In 30 Seconds [Video]

Transcript: Rue Insurance wants you to Be Ready when your roof caves in; ready when the lights go out in your business; ready for anything...

2019 Employee Benefits Survey Results

This benchmark survey demonstrates how employers across the nation are responding to continually rising health care costs. The results seem to indicate that employers continue...

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Avoiding distractions while driving could save your life

You’ve seen them on the roads; you might even know a few of them. And you could be one yourself. Distracted drivers in come in...

OSHA Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2019

Federal law requires the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to update their civil monetary penalties levels in January. OSHA announced the change on January...

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Facebook Security Breach Affects Nearly 50 Million Accounts

On Sept. 28, 2018, Facebook announced that nearly 50 million user accounts were compromised in a data breach. The breach, which can be traced back to July 2017,...

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Rue Insurance Awarded IIABA Best Practices Agency Award for 2018

Rue Insurance retains its Best Practices status, once again becoming a part of an elite group of independent insurance agencies around the United States. This...

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Things You Can Be Sued For: Your Child Accidently Destroys Art Work

It only took a matter of seconds for a child to accidently knock down a piece of sculpture at a community center in Overland Park,...

Why storm surge is a problem for New Jersey

Storm surge is a complex phenomenon that occurs when coastal water is pushed by powerful winds associated with hurricanes or tropical storms. High winds and...

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What Are The Benefits of D&O Insurance For Non-Profits?

Non-Profit Organization provide essential social services that benefit the community and their members. These organization cannot survive without a board of directors to make major...

Useful tools to enhance your RV experience

You know that taking to the road in your RV is fun – that’s why you do it! But vacationing on the road can have...

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Understanding the Volunteer Protection Act

To promote volunteerism, the Volunteer Protection Act (VPA) was signed into law in 1997. This act pre-empts existing, looser state laws protecting nonprofit volunteers, encouraging...

The FBI Wants You To Reboot Your Router

Normally when you read something from the FBI you think of them going after organized crime or drug cartels. But a recent press release from the...

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Finding a great place to camp in your RV

“Wherever you go, there you are.” Whoever said that must have been an RV owner — after all, one of the best things about vacationing...

Non Profit Organizations and Employment Practices Liability

No employer wants to believe that their employees or volunteers would take legal action against them, especially in a nonprofit organization. Unfortunately, over the past...

Tips for safe driving in your Recreational Vehicle

With spring just around the corner, it’s a great time for a “spring break” RV trip. Whether you’re heading to the Poconos, upstate New York,...

The Risks That Non-Profit Board of Directors Can Face

Many 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations have inspiring stories behind their creation. It’s not uncommon for passionate founders and directors to devote years of hard work and...

Grilling Safety – A How To List

Summers mean backyard grilling – safely! Just like hamburgers and hot dogs, a sizzling grill is a symbol of summer and grilling isn’t just about...