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  • Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers Against Heat Illness

    As we get closer to another scorching California summer, Cal/OSHA is reminding employers with outdoor workers to take precautions to protect them against the heat. California employers need to be especially mindful as Cal/OSHA has workplace safety regulations governing the prevention of heat illness and the agency actively enforces its heat illness prevention standard. Employers […]

    April 29, 2022

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    Do I Need Flood Insurance For My New Home?

    Flood insurance offers a layer of protection for your home that stands up to even the worst natural disasters. Here are some reasons why you should consider adding it to your homeowner’s policy. When natural disasters, accidents, or other property-threatening events strike, homeowner’s insurance helps get your life back on track as soon as possible. […]

    April 11, 2022

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    5 Things to Consider to Help Lower Your Homeowners Insurance

    Homeowners insurance is critical for protecting your home and its contents in the event of damage. Learn 5 ways to keep costs down on a new or existing policy. Much like paying for routine maintenance of a vehicle, your homeowner’s insurance policy is meant to do something very important: keep things running smoothly. In the […]

    March 14, 2022

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    How to Choose the Right Pet Insurance

    Choosing the right pet insurance can save you money in the long run. Here are four steps and strategies to help you find the right policy and get the most out of it. As any pet parent that’s ever been stuck with an unexpected vet bill can attest, pet insurance can be a lifesaver, both […]

    February 14, 2022

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    5 Safety Tips for Driving in the Winter

    Preparing for ice and snow not only keeps you comfortable but may even save your life. Here are 5 tips to protect you and your loved ones while driving in the winter.

    January 21, 2022

  • New Compensation Requirements for Group Benefits Brokers

    The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 requires agents, brokers and consultants providing health plan-related services to disclose the compensation they receive and the services they perform for that compensation. The rules apply to individual insurance agents/brokers as well as brokerages and agencies that earn more than $1,000 in direct or indirect compensation selling or administering […]

    January 13, 2022

  • It’s (almost) Time to Post Your Form 300A!

    We are reminding employers to post OSHA Form 300A from Feb. 1 to April 30, as required by law. Form 300A, which lists a summary of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred last year, must be posted in a conspicuous place where it is visible to all of your employees. The […]

    January 13, 2022

  • Stay on Top of These New Laws, Rules in 2022

    Every year starts with a flurry of new laws and regulations that California employers have to contend with. And 2022 is no different as the California legislature had a busy year and the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in more activity. The end result is another round of new laws that employers need to […]

    January 13, 2022