Sanford & Tatum

10/02/2025

Exciting news! We're excited to announce that Sanford & Tatum has officially rebranded as Alera Group!

This marks a new chapter in our journey, with the same commitment to exceptional service, backed by the expanded resources and expertise of the Alera Group family.

🔔 Follow us at Alera Group for updates and insights.

09/01/2025

Our office is closed today, Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

08/26/2025

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

08/25/2025

On June 22, 2025, Texas enacted the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act to impose guardrails on the development and deployment of artificial intelligence systems in the state. The Act takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, and makes Texas the second state to enact omnibus AI legislation.

Texas Enacts Comprehensive AI Legislation - On June 22, 2025, Texas enacted the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (Act) to...

08/21/2025

Despite employers prioritizing mental health benefits as part of their offerings in the last few years, many employees are still not using them. This article outlines common mental health benefits, discusses reasons why employees aren’t using them and provides tips for employers to improve the utilization of these benefits.

Tips to Improve Mental Health Benefits Utilization - In the last few years, mental health in the United States has been on the decline. A 2024...

08/20/2025

This article outlines common occupational injuries stemming from remote work and offers related mitigation strategies to help prevent workers' compensation claims.

Preventing Workers’ Compensation Claims From Remote Work - The proportion of remote workers surged during the initial onset of the COVID-19...

08/18/2025

As stakeholders, regulators and the public continue to hold organizations more accountable for their environmental, social and governance practices, many employers are connecting sustainability and occupational safety. This article provides more information on the health risks associated with poor environmental practices in the workplace and outlines key sustainability initiatives employers can leverage to better protect their staff on the job.

Making the Connection Between Workplace Safety and Sustainability - As stakeholders, regulators and the public continue to hold organizations more...

08/15/2025

This month's Mental Health Minute Newsletter highlights the heat’s impact on mental health and ways to manage summer stress.

The Heat’s Impact on Mental Health - Health experts warn that extreme heat can significantly affect emotional and psychological well-being...

08/13/2025

This article explores the challenges of AI-related skill gaps and offers practical strategies for upskilling employees in today’s evolving digital landscape.

Upskilling Employees on AI and Technology - As artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies rapidly transform the workplace, employers...

08/11/2025

This year, OSHA scheduled Safe and Sound Week for Aug. 11-17, 2025. The nationwide event is intended to raise awareness and promote a better understanding of the value of safety and health programs.

OSHA’s Safe and Sound Week Scheduled for Aug. 11-17 - More than 5,000 workers are killed on the job each year, and more than 3.6 million employees...

08/08/2025

This month's Live Well, Work Well Newsletter highlights the importance of taking care of your overall well-being, cortisol levels and medications that can impact people in the heat.

Taking Care of Yourself During National Wellness Month - National Wellness Month, recognized annually in August, is meant to encourage people to...

08/06/2025

The Department of Labor published a news release stating it updated its guidance on penalty and debt collection procedures in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Field Operations Manual in an effort to minimize the burden on small businesses and increase prompt hazard abatement.

DOL Updated OSHA Penalty Guidance to Support Small Businesses - On July 14, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a news release stating...