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Don’t Get Caught without a Business Succession Plan
Many business owners may be good at running their companies, but the majority of them are failing to address essential long-term planning that is critical...
The Difficulty of Dealing with Workers with Substance Abuse Problems
With the opioid epidemic continuing to sweep the nation, more and more workers are battling addiction than ever before. But if you as an employer...
How to Reduce the Risk of Theft, Vandalism at Your Business
Burglary, robbery and vandalism can be particularly devastating to small businesses in terms of money, customers and employee safety. You can see thousands of dollars...
COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claims Grow, While Overall Claims Plummet
While the number of COVID-19 workers’ compensation cases filed in California continues to grow, total workplace injury and illness claims in the state have fallen...
Injury and Illness Prevention Plans Save You Money, Period!
Employees are your most valuable asset, but many businesses overlook the importance of having a workplace safety program in place to protect them. Loss control...
More Firms Urge Workers to Get Seasonal Flu Shots
As the Centers for Disease Control and other health authorities have recommended that everyone get a flu shot this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
New Workers’ Compensation Rate Filing Expands COVID-19 Surcharge Tiers
The California Workers Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau has amended its 2021 rate filing to make its earlier recommended COVID-19 surcharge more equitable. The Rating Bureau...
Law Expands California Family Rights Act to Small Employers
A new law that takes effect in January 2021 will expand the California Family Rights Act to cover even small employers – those with five...
More Companies Bar Manager-Employee Relationships
News last year of McDonald’s Corp. dismissing its chief executive for having a consensual sexual relationship with an employee reflects the hardening stance in corporate...
Mandatory Employer Sign-ups for CalSavers Have Begun
If your company does not offer its staff a 401(k) plan, you need to be aware of deadlines for registering your employees in the CalSavers...