Business

The Yuletide Holidays Are Here! 

     Amidst the holiday cheer, however, it’s crucial to remember that this is also a prime time for cybercriminals to be Dr. Seuss’ “Grinch Who Stole Christmas.” The increase in holiday shopping and digital transactions opens doors to various threats, including gift card frauds, social engineering tactics, and online shopping challenges. As we embrace the spirit of the season, let’s also equip ourselves with the knowledge to ensure safe shopping and gift-giving. […]

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Workers’ Comp Rate Cut Approved

Florida businesses will see a decrease in workers’ compensation insurance rates in 2024. The state Office of Insurance Regulation said Monday it has approved an overall 15.1 percent rate decrease, which will take effect in January. That matches a 15.1 percent decrease requested in August by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, or NCCI, which makes rate filings for the industry. […]

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Understanding the nation’s ticking fiscal time clock: Federal funding to expire by mid-November

     For the second time this year, Congress’ inability to reach consensus on essential fiscal legislation has devolved into largely partisan bickering and literal, last-minute temporary financial band-aids. On September 30, the last day of the 2022-2023 federal fiscal year, a continuing resolution (CR) provided a 45-day reprieve, just in time to meet a midnight deadline that would have resulted in a federal government shutdown. […]