2021

29 Sep Florida’s New $10 Minimum Wage Poster

Posted at 14:53h in 2021, Commercial Insurance, Human Resources, Labor & Employment Law, Risk Management

By Anita Byer, Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk Florida’s new $10 minimum wage poster is now available! Just in time too, because the largest minimum wage increase in Florida history is here. On September 30, 2021, Florida’s minimum wage will increase to $10 per hour. But...

17 Sep Can Florida Condominiums Prevent Unit Owners from Installing Natural Gas Fuel Stations?

Posted at 23:27h in 2021, Commercial Insurance, Condominium Governance, Directors & Officers, Personal Insurance, Risk Management

By Anita Byer, Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk The Florida Legislature has a history of volunteering (i.e., forcing) condominium associations to join the Green Movement. A couple of years ago, lawmakers were focused on electric vehicles. This year it was natural gas vehicles. As a result,...

09 Sep The Case for Employment Practices Liability Insurance

Posted at 19:15h in 2021, Commercial Insurance, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Labor & Employment Law, Risk Management

By Anita Byer, Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk The case for employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) has never been stronger. Businesses are operating in a rapidly changing environment that keeps producing unprecedented, previously unimaginable challenges. COVID-19, #MeToo, gig workers, remote workers, medical marijuana, CDC guidance, quarantines,...

30 Aug Florida’s Minimum Wage Increasing to $10 Per Hour on September 30

Posted at 23:53h in 2021, Commercial Insurance, Human Resources, Labor & Employment Law, Professional Liability, Risk Management

By Anita Byer, Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk The largest minimum wage increase in Florida history is just weeks away! On September 30th, Florida’s minimum wage will increase to $10 per hour. That’s $1.35 more per hour than the current minimum wage and $1.44 more than...

05 Aug NOAA Updates 2021 Hurricane Season Forecast to Include More Named Storms

Posted at 23:37h in 2021, Commercial Insurance, Flood Insurance, hurricane season, Personal Insurance, Safety

By Anita Byer, Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration updated its 2021 hurricane season outlook and is now predicting more named storms than previously forecast. This is significant because the 2021 season is already breaking records—Hurricane Elsa became the earliest 5th...

27 Jul Business Insurance 101: What is a BOP?

Posted at 18:32h in 2021, Commercial Insurance, Cyber Risk, Professional Liability, Risk Management

By Anita Byer, Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk A Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) is a pre-packaged bundle of insurance coverages that are available to eligible small- and medium-sized businesses. BOPs are designed to provide a number of essential insurance coverages in a convenient and cost-effective manner....

17 Jul Can Employers Prevent Unvaccinated Employees from Entering the Workplace?

Posted at 16:07h in 2021, Commercial Insurance, COVID-19, Human Resources, Labor & Employment Law, Risk Management, Safety

By Anita Byer, Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk Many employers are struggling with how to deal with the shrinking, yet substantial number of employees who are not vaccinated for COVID-19. As infection rates increase, employers are once again forced to consider actions to maintain operations while...

08 Jul Legislative Update: Multiple Amendments to Florida’s Condominium Act Took Effect July 1st

Posted at 14:27h in 2021, Commercial Insurance, Condominium Governance, Directors & Officers, Risk Management

By Anita Byer, Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk Did you know that multiple changes to Florida’s Condominium Act went into effect July 1, 2021? As a result, board members have an obligation to find out if and how these new and amended laws may affect their...

25 Jun This is What Businesses Need to Know About Florida’s COVID-19 ‘Vaccine Passport’ Ban

Posted at 21:41h in 2021, Commercial Insurance, COVID-19, Risk Management

By Anita Byer, Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk Florida’s ban on so-called COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’ begins July 1, 2021. Unlike guidance issued by public health authorities like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Florida’s ban on COVID-19 vaccine passports is mandatory, not voluntary. Those who...

18 Jun Florida Condominiums Must Now Provide Notice of Late Assessment to Collect Attorney’s Fees

Posted at 16:23h in 2021, Commercial Insurance, Condominium Governance, Risk Management

Florida’s Condominium Act has a new notice requirement. This may come as welcome news to probably no board members, but it involves the collection of past due assessments, so it’s important. Beginning July 1, 2021, condominium associations may not demand or collect attorney’s fees related...