Are Off-Site Injuries Covered by Workers’ Comp in Oklahoma? It Depends

8.16.21 – EHS – By Charlie Plumb, McAfee & Taft Over the years we’ve seen a steady stream of cases involving employees who filed workers’ compensation claims after being injured away from the employer’s premises. Sometimes it was difficult to determine...

Arkansas lawmakers discuss bill involving the right to privacy and employee vaccine status

8.11.21 – News 5 – LITTLE ROCK, Ark On Wednesday, August 11, Tyson leaders were invited to join lawmakers during the 93 General Assembly meeting at the state capitol. During the 93rd General Assembly meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas, lawmakers engaged...

More businesses are defying Gov. Abbott’s order prohibiting vaccination requirements

8.13.21 – Tyler Paper – The Center Square) Some Texas businesses are defying Gov. Greg Abbott’s order prohibiting vaccine passports or proof of vaccination as a condition to receive services. Austin restaurants Fresa’s Chicken Al Carbon and...

‘It was just a risk we had to take’: Restaurateur explains proof of vaccination policy

8.13.21 – WBAL – BALTIMORE  ‘It was just a risk we had to take’: Restaurateur explains proof of … The policy is plastered on the front door of Silver Queen Cafe … While you now have to wear your face masks indoors in Baltimore,...

When (and When Not) to Contract in a State You’re Not Licensed

8.16.21 – SSI – Ken Kirschenbaum You may think a few accounts is ok, but do you really want to contract with hundreds or more of accounts in a state where you’re not licensed? A question comes up when an alarm client in one state wants to do installation,...

How to Ensure Communications on a Cellular Level

8.12,21 –SSI – Scott Goldfine The impending deadline for systems using AT&T’s 3G network is Feb. 22, 2022. The pending 3G sunset, if ignored, will leave security and fire/life-safety systems unable to wirelessly communicate to monitoring centers. Lost...