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…
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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…
Popular uses for legal insurance benefit plans
For those in the midst of dealing with them, legal matters are rarely considered “routine” when they disrupt life at work and at home, and take time, attention and money to resolve. Some legal issues are more commonly encountered than others, however, and with a legal benefits plan in place, they’re more easily and efficiently Read the full article…
CDL legal insurance: Roadworthy coverage for professional drivers
Anyone who gets behind the wheel could find themselves facing driving-related legal issues, but for commercial drivers, the stakes can be unusually high. Due to stringent regulations on both drivers and carriers, traffic violations can result in fines, license suspension or revocation, or even a loss of a driver’s livelihood. To help keep drivers on Read the full article…