Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that will increase the amount of paid sick leave days California workers are eligible for. The law, SB 616, will expand the minimum number of paid sick leave days that employers are required to provide to five days (40 hours) from the current three, or 24 hours. The new…
Americans are working longer hours and facing more demands for productivity, leading to stress and burnout, which in turn can affect workplace safety, according to risk management experts. Understaffing plays a part in this, they found. When workers are stressed or required to work quickly, they are more prone to making mistakes that can injure…
One of the main orders of business for an agency that’s just purchased a counterpart is how to transfer the accounts that the latter has with various insurers. While it’s easier to roll them over if both agencies have appointments with the same carrier, it’s more difficult for accounts covered by insurers with which the…
While the Affordable Care Act requires employers to offer coverage for employees’ adult children until the age of 26, it does not require them to offer coverage to their workers’ spouses. As employers try to balance the costs of offering health coverage, spousal coverage is often on the table for cutting when making cost decisions.…
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a measure that will require nearly every employer in California to have in place a workplace violence prevention plan. The expansive new law, which takes effect July 1, 2024, will require any company with at least one worker to “establish, implement and maintain” a workplace violence prevention plan,…
Physicians and employee health experts are increasingly recommending that employers include diabetes screening, prevention and management in their company-sponsored wellness programs. Diabetes — known as the “silent killer” — afflicts more than 29 million Americans, or 9% of the population. Type 2 diabetes — or adult-onset diabetes — accounts for about 90% to 95% of…
Fleet operators face an increased risk of potential liability if they are not diligent about checking their drivers’ moving violation records with the state Department of Motor Vehicles in addition to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. To ensure the safety of our roadways, as of 2020, it became mandatory that…
Congratulations to Tony Rubio on his well-deserved promotion to Chief Technology Officer (CTO)! 🌟 Tony’s leadership and professional growth have been truly inspiring. Here’s to even greater success ahead!
Michele Carter named Chief Operating Office (CEO) of InterWest Insurance Services Effective October 1st, Michele Carter has taken the reins as our Chief Operating Officer (COO). Her growth and leadership are impressive, and with our stellar team, we’re ready to reach new heights. Cheers to Michele!
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Vicki Hightower has been named our new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 1st! Congratulations to Vicki and our stellar finance team as we continue to grow professionally together.