January 2025 - CORSA-broadcast

Employment Claims Increase
by Frank Hatfield Jan. 23, 2025

Jan. 23, 2025

Employment discrimination charges and lawsuits are on the rise. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received 88,531 new charges of discrimination in FY 2024, reflecting an increase of more than 9% over FY 2023. The EEOC secured nearly $700 million for charging parties, a 5% increase over FY 2023 and the highest monetary recovery in recent history. The EEOC also filed 57% more merit lawsuits against employers in 2024 versus 2023. The EEOC just released its annual report which can be found at: EEOC Publishes Annual Performance and General Counsel Reports for Fiscal Year 2024 | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission<https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/eeoc-publishes-annual-performance-and-general…> Now is a good time to review and update as necessary your employment policies and practices if you have not done so recently. CORSA provides several Human Resources template policies, trainings, services, and resources that can be found at: www.corsa.org<http://www.corsa.org>. As always, feel free to contact me with any questions about CORSA loss control offerings. Frank Hatfield CORSA Assistant Director fhatfield(a)ccao.org<mailto:fhatfield@ccao.org> 614-560-1474 614-220-0209 Fax www.corsa.org<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.corsa.org/__;!!Op5JcThCjWm-UA!zzz1QnD…> " The leader in providing Ohio Counties with exceptional value, service, and protection of assets." CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message (including any attachments) is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy this message and all attachments.

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Current Cold Snap and Frozen Pipes
by Jim Hale Jan. 22, 2025

Jan. 22, 2025

After a cold snap when the temperatures warm is the time CORSA see the frequency of burst pipes skyrocket. It looks like our current freeze will be coming to an end on Friday or Saturday. Warm-ups over a weekend are especially problematic because many buildings will not have staff for an extended period. Best Practice is to have your facilities staff regularly (as often as practicable) check your buildings for problems including frozen and/or burst pipes. Attached is some basic information about frozen pipe and thawing them if they occur. One very important note: Never use open flames of any kind to thaw frozen pipes and be aware of other hazards such as using electrical devices near water. James Hale, ARM-P, ARM-E Risk Control Consultant County Risk Sharing Authority 209 East State Street Columbus, OH 43215 614.246.1630 FAX 614.220.0209 " The leader in providing Ohio Counties with exceptional value, service, and protection of assets."

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Extreme Cold is Here - Frozen Pipes and Other Winter Hazards
by Jim Hale Jan. 16, 2025

Jan. 16, 2025

During the winter season, counties face a unique set of property challenges, including the risk of frozen pipes and sprinkler systems. These issues can result in costly damage, disruption of operations and potential safety hazards. It is essential to understand which pipes and systems are most vulnerable to freezing, the impact of cold weather on pipes and sprinkler systems, and how to take preventive measures to protect your business's operations. Along with frozen pipes many other winter hazards can also occur. These include excessive snow loads, slip and fall hazards and dangerous ice dams on the roof. The attached materials provide guidance on mitigating these hazards. James Hale, ARM-P, ARM-E Risk Control Consultant County Risk Sharing Authority 209 East State Street Columbus, OH 43215 614.246.1630 FAX 614.220.0209 " The leader in providing Ohio Counties with exceptional value, service, and protection of assets."

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vehicle use policy
by Jamie J. Arcaro Jan. 13, 2025

Jan. 13, 2025

Good Morning, We have been updating our vehicle use policy and reached a snag, proof of insurance. When it comes to the CORSA vehicle sample policy it states that employees need to provide proof of insurance. What is the best way to track this? I feel that is we ask everyone for proof of insurance they will complain or not provide it, leaving more work for me to track them down, and I have no way of confirming that what they provide is current or active. We do have and use annual drivers licenses checks. It is stated on out annual drivers licenses check form that- I, the undersigned, agree, as a requirement for using my personal vehicle during the course of my employment with Ashtabula County, will retain automobile liability insurance for bodily injury and property damage on the vehicle that I am driving for at least the minimums required by the Vehicle Usage Policy in the Ashtabula County Personnel Policy Manual. I further agree to maintain my vehicle, to the best of my knowledge, in roadworthy condition. How are you dealing with this issue? Jamie J. Arcaro Ashtabula County Commissioners Workers' Compensation and Risk Specialist 25 West Jefferson Street Jefferson, OH 44047 Phone: 440-576-3748 Fax: 440-576-2344

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