Despite the opposing forces of tightening COVID-19 restrictions and the beginning of a long and cold season, restaurants are seeking ways to stay operational. Many restaurant owners are considering outdoor dining structures – such as yurts, pods, and tents – to keep customers warm while also limiting COVID-19 exposure. However, there’s the risk of numerous legal and safety repercussions should a restaurant neglect the proper precautions. It’s vital that business owners carefully evaluate the viability of outdoor dining and the overall safety considerations for restaurants. [Read more…]
Outdoor Dining: Safety Considerations for Restaurants
What to Do If COVID-19 is Discovered in The Workplace
COVID-19 is a microscopic adversary, making it extremely difficult to detect its presence until it’s too late. Despite the measures your business takes to defend against the virus, there’s always a chance of an outbreak – an employee can contract it outside of work, a sick patron may disregard their quarantine, or the virus can travel into the establishment via a delivery. No matter how the contamination enters your business, it’s important to know what to do If COVID-19 is discovered in the workplace. [Read more…]
Why Your Business Needs Liquor Liability Insurance
Restaurants are no stranger to selling alcoholic beverages alongside their dishes. Even if a restaurant doesn’t sell alcohol, they may host periodic events where alcohol is permitted. On top of that, some stores, breweries, and bars make a living off of selling alcoholic beverages. Unfortunately, an increased risk of liability accompanies the serving of alcohol, as it’s famous for impairing motor skills and judgment if abused. Given the perils of excessive alcohol consumption – such as liability for assaults, property damage, and drunk driving – it’s important to know the necessity of liquor liability insurance. [Read more…]
Differences Between Motorcycle and Car Insurance
There are some major differences on how we handle motorcycles and cars, and not just for the riders. Driver licenses, regulations, even the motor oil is different. One other major differences is how insurance is handled for a motorcycle, particularly in a no-fault state like Massachusetts. If you’re interested in getting a motorcycle, you should know about the differences between their insurances coverage, and not only the cost. [Read more…]
Getting Your Junior Operator License
Getting your car is one of those milestone experiences in life. And for some this landmark event into adulthood can’t come soon enough. If you’re one of the young adults interested in getting your Junior Operator License, there are several things you need to know about Massachusetts’ provisional license, the requirements to get it, and the restriction that set it apart from a normal driver’s license. [Read more…]