This second installment of our three-part series on identity theft explores some of the risks and several of the steps you can take. The effects of identity theft Cyber security experts say that criminals will use anything they can find to build a personal profile of a victim. A detail as simple as having your Read the full article…
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Protecting Your Identity, Part 1: Tips for Offline Security
In this first installment of a three-part series, we’ll be looking at steps you can take to protect your identity. Identity fraud by the numbers Defined as the unauthorized use of another person’s personal information for illicit financial gain, identity fraud comes in many forms, from the simple use of a credit card to actually Read the full article…
Commercial Trucking Policy Change Makes Legal Insurance An Even Smarter Move
With the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) offering no reliable and consistent method to account for roadside inspection citations that culminate in not-guilty verdicts or dismissals, drivers and carriers have been left to deal with the consequences of inaccurate records. A significant new policy change, however, means that positive courtroom dispositions will soon become Read the full article…
Tips for Safe Summer Travel
With the school year coming to a close, yours may be one of the millions of American families taking to the highways for summer vacation travel. In addition to choosing a destination and planning accommodations, taking time to plan for travel safety can help your vacation be trouble-free. The following tips can help you and Read the full article…
Supporting the Trucking Industry
A new initiative in the trucking industry is taking shape to inform the public about trucking’s critical role in and contributions to the strength of our nation’s economy. As a partner providing the CDL Defender™ legal benefits plan to commercial drivers, U.S. Legal Services is proud to support the Trucking Moves America Forward movement. Creating jobs and Read the full article…
Optimize Your Employee Benefit Portfolio With Voluntary Benefits
Economic pressures may be easing in some sectors, but finding new ways to control costs while keeping employees satisfied remains a top priority for employee benefits and HR professionals across the board. One way to keep costs in line while still offering competitive rewards to employees is through voluntary benefits and services, including legal insurance Read the full article…
Legal Insurance Plans: A Smart Choice for Attorneys
Legal insurance plans have been on the market for decades, yet the opportunities they hold for attorneys may not be widely understood. As part of a voluntary benefits package, which employers are increasingly offering their employees, legal plans are an affordable way to make legal representation more accessible. With the growth in legal insurance plans Read the full article…
Legal Insurance Plans for Individuals
Why have a legal insurance plan? Financial difficulties are the chief causes of stress, per the American Psychological Association. Legal problems often lead to an undue burden on the finances of a household or individual, since there may be little choice but to hire an attorney for help in resolving legal matters. With a legal Read the full article…
Full legal benefit plans or EAP legal referral services: Know the difference for your employees
With the growing popularity of legal benefits as part of employers’ overall benefits packages, many different types of group legal plans are now on the market. As with any benefit that you offer your employees, there is a wide range of types of plans and the levels of assistance they provide. Knowing more about two Read the full article…
Legal insurance: A voluntary employee benefit that’s good for employers
The effects of legal issues on the workplace The time away from work that employees may need to deal with legal concerns is understandable, but there can be additional effects in the workplace. Absenteeism, poor job performance and even higher healthcare costs can result when an employee is under the stress of a legal-related event. Read the full article…