Summer Office Parties
Question Since our work slows down during the summer, we would like to host a couple of office parties for […]
Author: Federated Insurance
Through valued business insurance products and proven risk management strategies, Federated Insurance offers peace of mind to contractors nationwide. Federated Insurance has been an ACCA Corporate Partner since 2009. ACCA’s recommendation of Federated helps ensure that association members receive personalized service, coverages tailored to their individual business needs, and assistance with their risk management efforts.
Mental Health Matters For Your Employees
As a business owner and leader, taking the mental health of your employees seriously and understanding how it can impact […]
Does Your Estate Plan Protect Loved Ones with Disabilities?
Estate planning for business owners often focuses on succession, taxes, and fairness among heirs. But when a family member has disabilities, […]
Federated Insurance® Presents 2026 ACCA Super S.T.A.R. Award to Air Control Home Services
Amanda Zink, owner and president, and James Jensen Jr., owner and vice president, of Air Control Home Services in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, were recently announced as this year’s recipients […]
Do employees need to be paid for arriving early to work?
Question We have a question about our nonexempt employees. We require them to arrive 10 minutes before their shifts start […]
How would your business respond if the power goes out?
When your business can’t run due to a power outage, it can lead to dangerous conditions and costly downtime. Establishing […]
Building a Safer Workplace Through Risk Management Leadership
By: National Account Executive Patrick Cunningham, Federated Mutual Insurance Company Each workplace faces a variety of risks in their daily operations. As a business owner and ACCA member, part of your responsibility is […]
Protecting your income with disability insurance
May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month, a time to consider what would happen if an illness or injury prevented you […]
Bonuses and the FMLA
Question We are confused about how bonuses work for employees who take leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave […]
Manage your reputation with smart hiring practices
The people you hire play a key role in the success and bottom line of your business. Your team often […]
State and local paid sick leave laws
Question With the cold weather, we have had a lot of employees getting sick and using paid sick leave (PSL). […]
Strengthen your workplace by reviewing the OSHA top 10
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards serve to keep employers aware of common […]
HR question of the month: Can you always monitor telecommuting employees?
Question We allow our employees to telecommute when it snows during the colder months. We have an employee claiming that, […]
New federal law affects 2026 estate planning exemptions
A new federal law, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, has changed the federal gift and estate tax exemption limits, […]
HR question: At what point does not showing up for work count as job abandonment?
Question We’ve had employees stop showing up to work without notice. At what point does that count as job abandonment, […]
How can you shield your business from theft?
Security is essential to the stability and success of any business. Theft, whether from external intruders or internal threats, can […]
Deductions for company equipment
Question We have an employee who recently lost some expensive company equipment. Can we deduct the cost of the equipment […]
More than insurance: How Federated’s risk management keeps contractors profitable and protected
Federated Insurance® was established in 1904 by association members in Minnesota who were seeking more affordable insurance coverage, tailored to […]
Handling hazard communication at your business
A key part of workplace safety involves hazard communication training to help your employees identify, use, and store any hazardous materials they […]
HR question of the month: Should you pay employees for extra time spent fixing mistakes?
Question We have an employee who is putting in extra hours fixing mistakes in their work. Sometimes, the employee does […]
