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WGAT Continues to Protect Clients, Exceed Standards with Recent Audit

Western Growers Assurance Trust (WGAT) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its SSAE 16 SOC-1 Type I audit. Conducted by SSAE Professionals LLP, this report verifies WGAT’s internal infrastructure, security and controls as it relates to the effective administration of WGAT’s health plan.

David Zanze May 16 2013 in Health Care

Top 10 Most Costly Workplace Injuries: How You Can Protect Your Workforce

A study by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company identified the top 10 types of injuries in the workplace by the cost of the injuries. Typical surveys of this type will list the top injuries based on the number of actual injuries that occur.

Greg Nelson May 14 2013 in Workers' Compensation

Joint Employer Liability Webinar Thursday

Join Western Growers May 16 for a new webinar designed to help you understand joint employer liability. Due to recent litigation and court decisions, there is now a blurred line between where labor contractor responsibility ends and grower responsibility begins. WG will host the webinar with the Law Offices of Scott A. Wilson. This webinar is complimentary for WG members.

Wendy Fink-Weber May 14 2013 in

Straight from Tommy O: New Blog to Help You Navigate Trade

From product guarantees to PACA guidance, there’s nothing that Tom Oliveri hasn’t tackled in his 35-year tenure with Western Growers. In his role as Director of Trade Practices, he works with shipper members every day to find a myriad of solutions; He’s the man you go to when you’re in a pinch.

Wendy Fink-Weber May 14 2013 in International Trade

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