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January 2023
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January 2023
Posted on: January 5th, 2023- Save The Date: Thursday – February 9, 2023 ASDA ANNUAL MEETING
- COVID-19 Non-Emergency Regulation Standards Update: What Employers Need to Know
- New Law Yields Results, Prevents 9 Million Surprise Medical Bills
- Premium Reimbursement Plans Grow in Usage, Despite Drawbacks
- Protecting Construction Workers Against Silica Exposure
- Study: New Tech Helps Stop Trucks from Rear-Ending Vehicles
December 2022
Posted on: December 13th, 2022- Save The Date: Thursday – February 9, 2023 ASDA ANNUAL MEETING
- Top 10 California Laws and Regulations for 2023
- OSHA Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations
- EEOC Releases New Mandatory Workplace Poster
- Safe and Sound: Safety Tips for Heavy Equipment Operation
- Contractors Will Need Comp Coverage Even If They Have No Workers
November 2022
Posted on: November 1st, 2022- From the Desk of Cory Handley
- Get Communications Right for Open Enrollment
- Employees and Employers Save with Cafeteria Plans
- Technologies That Help Your Staff Get the Most out of Their Health Plans
- State Moves to Ban Sale of Non-Electric Big Rigs, Semis in 2040
- Safety Strategies for Heavy Equipment
October 2022
Posted on: October 4th, 2022- From the Desk of Cory Handley
- Commercial Property Insurance Gets Scarce in At-Risk Areas‘
- Preparing for Surety Bond Underwriter Questions
- Governor Newsom Signs AB 1643
- Employee Assistance Programs in Times of Need
September 2022
Posted on: September 14th, 2022- Beating the Heat with Night Work? Be Aware of Cal/OSHA Rules
- Trucking Firms Have Difficult Choices in Wake of AB 5 Decision
- Significant Changes to Construction Dual-Wage Classifications
- Focus on Contractor Safety to Reduce Injuries for All
- Teach Your Driving Staff to Be Defensive Drivers
- How to Get Your Business Insurance Claim Paid
- As Risks Rise, You Need a Commercial Umbrella
August 2022
Posted on: August 17th, 2022- From the Desk of Greg Scoville
- Cal/OSHA Requires Employers to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke
- How to Plan for a Safe Demolition
- How to Avoid Having Your Business Property Damage Claim Denied
- Surveillance Cameras and Video Monitoring: Pros and Cons
- Illness or Injury: How Your Business Can Protect Your Employees
- Importance of Educating Gen Z Workers on Benefits
July 2022
Posted on: July 8th, 2022- From the desk of Cory Handley: Catalytic Converter Theft Protection Update
- InterWest Kicks Off Summer Internship Program
- Minimum Wage Increases Coming in 12 Counties and Cities
- Don’t Get Caught Holding the Bag If Your Company Is Sued
- Employers Upset About Three Bills
- Construction Firm Tips for Avoiding Insurance Disasters
- OSHA Extends National Emphasis Program to Protect High-Risk Workers from Coronavirus
- How to Avoid Having Your Cyber Claim Denied
- The Cost of a Ransomware Goes Beyond the Ransom Paid
- Workers Cite Health Benefits as a Top Factor When Accepting a Job
June 2022
Posted on: June 15th, 2022- OSHA Proposes Changes to Injury, Illness Reporting Rules
- The Types of Insurance a Small Business Needs
- Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers Against Heat Illness
- Reporting Workers’ Comp Claims Late Can Push up Costs Nearly 50%
- New Employees Account for Large Share of Workplace Injuries
- Year-Long Benefits Education Yields Happier Employees
- Employers Focus on Cost Containment, Mental Health and Telemedicine
- Dental and Vision Benefits Are Inexpensive, and a Big Hit with Workers
May 2022
Posted on: May 10th, 2022- From the Desk of Greg Scoville
- Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention – Lessons from Losses
- Cal/OSHA Loosens Requirements of COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
- Bill Would Make Full Time Four Days a Week
- Think Like a Risk Manager to Reduce Your Insurance Costs
- Employers Tap Technology to Tackle Distracted Driving
- Safety Strategies for Heavy Equipment
- Delays, Higher Insurance Costs Burden Owners, Contractors
- California to Increase Inspections at Public Works Construction Projects
- Bureau Recommends 7.6% Workers’ Comp Rate Hike
- Return to Work Not Just for Workers’ Compensation Claimants
- Pre-Existing Conditions Weigh Heavily on Workers’ Comp Claims
April 2022
Posted on: April 7th, 2022- COVID-19 Employer Vaccine Mandate Bill Shelved
- Leadership Traits – three ways to maximize employee retention
- Reporting Contractor’s Professional Liability Claims
- CalSavers Registration for Small Employers Deadline Nears
- Small-Group Market Remains Stable under the ACA
- Webinar – 2nd Qtr Employers’ School: Staying Power – How to Keep Employees Longer
- Webinar – Summit Compliance Institute: Overview of State Laws Impacting Employee Benefits
- Webinar – Summit Compliance Institute: Overview of 5500 Reporting Requirements
- Legal Requirements for COVID-Related Disabilities
- Keeping Benefits Competitive Requires Vigilance—and a Strategy
- Transitioned to Remote Work? Don’t Fall Afoul of Wage and Hour Laws
- Private Attorneys General Act Has Employers on the Defensive
- How does the labor shortage impact workers’ comp?
- New Rules Expand Services Covered with No Cost-Sharing
- Digital Health Benefit Tools Can Help Your Employees Save Money, Stay Healthy
- How HRAs Can Help Your Employees Pay for Medical Expenses
- How Tracking Near Misses, Employee Concerns Reduces Injuries
- Cyberrisk Management Tips for Businesses Amid the Russia-Ukraine War
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