Cal/OSHA has published a model plan to help California employers comply with a new law requiring that they have in place a workplace violence plan. The model is designed to provide structure for employers to create their own plans. Businesses have the option to use the model plan, create their own or use another plan […]
April 23, 2024
Discover the keys to maximum savings on auto insurance. Learn about top discounts, qualifying criteria, and tips for applying them effectively. Before you can be a driver on the road, you have to have auto insurance. A good policy isn’t just a requirement, it’s also a safety net that can provide you with financial protection […]
April 11, 2024
Demystify life insurance planning with guidance on policy types and maximizing benefits for your family’s future security. For many of us, caring for our loved ones and dependents is the most important thing in life. If something were to happen to us, we want to believe that our loved ones would be cared for in […]
March 26, 2024
Employers with 10 or more employees must post their completed OSHA Form 300A by Feb. 1 and keep it posted in their workplace until April 30. The form must be posted where the company usually posts other employee notices, like minimum wage and workplace safety notices. Form 300A summarizes the total number of fatalities, missed […]
January 18, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor in January 2024 finalized a new federal rule that will make it more difficult for employers to classify workers as independent contractors. The final rule formally rescinds the independent contractor rule issued by the DOL during the Trump administration a few years ago and provides a different interpretation of how […]
January 18, 2024
One perennial topic in workplace safety is how to get injured workers back on the job as quickly as possible, and when it is safe to do so. The key, experts say, is to help the injured employee better engage in the workers’ comp system, so they have a better understanding of the claims process […]
January 18, 2024
Every year, bills passed by the state Legislature and signed into law by the governor take effect, and 2023 was a busy legislative session in Sacramento. The end result is another set of new laws that employers need to stay on top of in the New Year. Sick leave law expanded A new law […]
January 18, 2024
Learn how to keep you and your loved ones safe while out on the roads this winter. Brisk winter weather may bring joy to children hoping for a snow day, but it’s a little less inspiring for drivers looking at a difficult trip or commute. Regardless of what type of vehicle you drive, preparing for […]
January 18, 2024
Are you struggling to create a New Year’s resolution? We’ll go over some of the most popular resolutions and how to pick one. Happy New Year! Now that 2023 is coming to a close, millions of people may be thinking about their New Year’s Resolutions. Many people vow to improve something about themselves at this […]
December 12, 2023
Don’t drive drowsy! Follow these tips to protect yourself and the others on the road with you from drowsy driving. Drowsy driving can happen to anyone. A survey by the National Sleep Foundation revealed that over half of adults in the United States drive drowsy consistently, and 20% admitted to falling asleep behind the wheel […]
November 8, 2023