July 26, 2021
It’s Time to Update Your Premium Payment System
Compliance/By Julien/0 comments
As a result of the Ferra v Loews Hollywood Hotel, LLC, decision held by the California Supreme Court on July 15,2021, all California employers must pay premium payments to employees for rest periods, recovery breaks and missed meals at the employee’s “regular rate of pay” instead of their base hourly rate. It is critical for…
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April 20, 2021
Top 10 OSHA Citations From 2020
Human Resources/By Julien/0 comments
Here’s a closer look at the data from last year showing the most common cited violations by OSHA and how your business can take proper measures to avoid these all too common fines. #1 FALL PROTECTION For the tenth consecutive year, fall protection finds itself number one on the list. Falls are the…
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March 30, 2021
New COVID Vaccine Regulation For California Employers
Compliance/By Julien/0 comments
As vaccine availability grows so do the suggestions and regulations from the state and federal government. Just recently California’s DFEH (Department of Fair Employment and Housing) released their new guidance on vaccine regulation and what rights employees have surrounding the vaccine. Can I require my employees to get the vaccine? One big question…
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March 24, 2021
Re-Opening & Vaccine Rollouts: What’s Next For Compliance?
Compliance/By Julien/0 comments
As states begin to reopen and the federal government works to pass another COVID relief bill, many businesses are working on pivoting once again. There have been so many changes to how companies run, and more are coming. Between new vaccine rollouts, the Pandemic Preparedness Plan, the extended leave plans, and navigating reopening plans with…
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February 1, 2021
OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements
Compliance/By Julien/0 comments
DON’T RISK A PENALTY FINE FROM OSHA! OSHA requires employers to physically post the form and electronically submit injury and illness data electronically. All business’ that are required to maintain OSHA logs need to post their 300A form in a prominent place at their facilities where all employees will have access to view from February…
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September 30, 2020
Reporting Positive COVID-19 Tests: Update
Compliance/By Julien/0 comments
Governor Newsom signed a new bill (SB 1159) requiring California employers of five or more employees to report to their claims administrator via fax or email as soon as they are aware an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The bill went into effect September 17, 2020. Failure to comply with this new obligation could incur…
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August 5, 2020
Important Update to the IIPP Code
Compliance/By Julien/0 comments
A new update to the Title 8-3203 IIPP Code took effect July 1, 2020. This new provision requires all employers to provide their employees or authorized representatives with a written copy of the company’s IIPP within 5 days at no cost to the employee upon request. In addition, employers are required to provide training to…
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July 27, 2020
CalSavers: Everything You Need To Know
Human Resources/By Julien/0 comments
All employers of five or more employees in the state of California are required by law to offer an employer-sponsored retirement plan 401(K) or register for CalSavers Retirement Savings Program. The deadline to register for CalSavers is fast approaching. Businesses of more than 100 employees have until September 30, 2020 to register or file their…
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May 23, 2020
[SURVEY] Do You Approve of The Crisis Response?
Catastrophe Insurance/By Julien/0 comments
What are your thoughts on the recent lockdown policies in Los Angeles county? We want to know the extent of the hardship your business has faced throughout this crisis and your position on how the situation has been handled by our state officials. Take our quick survey to share your stance on the current state…
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March 19, 2020
Understanding the NEW Coronavirus Laws
Human Resources/By carolyn/0 comments
Breaking Everything Down for you Families First Coronavirus Response Act Just Passed by the Senate & Signed Into Law by the President Today, in an effort to ward off economic calamity, the U.S. Senate passed its second economic relief bill this month in response to the coronavirus pandemic—the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“Act”).…
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