Volume 41, November 2017                                                     Previous Newsletters

Dealey Renton & Associates (DRA) is one of the largest specialty brokers in the country , representing more than 3,000 design professional firms.  Our focus for more than 50 years has been to assist our valued clients with their risk management, loss prevention and insurance placement needs.  We believe this month's articles will help our clients manage their business risks and improv e their professional practices.


Human Resources
Effective January 1, 2018, new amendments to the California Labor Code Section 432.3 impacts what questions an employer can ask potential job applicants.  The law firm, Collins, Collins, Muir + Stewart provides an update on this new law.


Claims Trends
Claims presented by employers of injured workers against other project participants are being brought with increased frequency. While these claims are most often faced by construction parties, it is not uncommon for design professionals to face scrutiny, especially on Design-Build Projects. 


Risk Management
As the general public demands a healthier environment, the role of specifying building products can bring increased exposures.  When materials do not live up to expectations, the blame game begins. DRA explains these exposures and offers some risk management considerations.






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