AS IF BUSINESSES didn’t have enough to worry about, online scammers have started sending out malicious e-mails to organizations about coronavirus that appear to be from business partners or public institutions. The criminals send these to rank and file employees in the hope that at least one of them will click on a link or …
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IF YOU are operating a small business, you are likely relying on a small staff to get the job done. Many employees in small firms have to wear many hats and if one of them or an owner should die, the business could suffer greatly from that sudden loss of talent. If you don’t have …
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WITH THE current isolation orders for most workers in California, many companies have had to scramble to put systems in place to allow their employees to telecommute. Many businesses are not set up for having employees work from home, and they have legitimate concerns about productivity and communications. But there are steps you can take …
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LEGISLATION SIGNED into law by President Trump extends sick leave benefits for workers who are stricken by the coronavirus, as well as provide for additional weeks of time off under the Family Medical Leave Act so they can be guaranteed of being able to return to their jobs afterwards. Employers need to pay extra attention to the added paid sick leave and FMLA provisions …
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We have put together a full toolkit answering all the questions you may have regarding the Coronavirus. Let us know if you still have any other questions. CDC guide for the workplace The CDC developed a guide for the workplace. Download it here. FAQ’S on laws enforced by the CA Labor Commissioner’s Office Get …
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As the new year gets underway, now would be a good time to double down on your workplace safety efforts to see if there are any areas that you may be overlooking. While your safety regimen may be top-notch, there is always room for improvement and you can consider these options as recommended by EHS Today: …
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Small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly bearing the burden of cyber threats, as criminals are betting they do not have the resources in place to mount a strong defense. A severe attack on a small company can incapacitate its ability to do business, and the expenses of getting operations back on track – coupled with …
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The new decade is starting off with a tsunami of new laws and regulations that will affect California businesses. Companies operating in California will have to be prepared for significant changes or open themselves up to potential litigation, fines, and other risks. Here’s what you need to know coming into the new year: 1. AB 5 The controversial AB 5 creates a …
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This new bill, commencing July 1, 2020, would expand those requirements to apply to large group health care service plan contracts and health insurance policies and would impose additional rate filing requirements on large group contracts and policies. On and after July 1, 2020, the bill would require a plan or insurer to disclose with …
One of our providers, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, conducted a new research study to examine how nonprofits purchase insurance and their primary challenges. A large number of nonprofits participated in the study, in fact almost 200. Here are some of the key findings of the report: Insurance providers are evaluated through referrals, talking to peers, and face-to-face …
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