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Dear David: Updating Employees on New Laws

Question: Do we need to tell employees when employment laws change? Answer: Possibly. As the employer, you need to stay up to date on legal changes that affect your organization, and your leadership team, managers, human resources, and payroll departments should be kept aware of any new legal requirements or rights that will apply to them

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Exclusive Labelexpo 2024 Discount

Labelexpo 2024, the largest label and package printing trade show in America is coming up this September.  VMA members get an exclusive 20% off discount using this code: VMA20 Buy Member Exclusive tickets here See more Prices (before discount) EXPO ENTRY ONLY  For Brand Owners, Converters and Designers: Early bird (before 24th August): $70 Standard Rate: $95  For

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Check out Videos from drupa 2024 

Did you miss the action at drupa 2024? We’ve got you covered. Check out these videos from WhatTheyThink to hear from various attendees. They share new technologies, industry insights, and their experiences at the show.  Through Fresh Eyes: Cal Poly Graphic Communications Students on Their First drupa Visit – WhatTheyThink  Inspiring the Future of Production

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Dear David: Reducing Employee Turnover

Question: What can we do to reduce turnover and retain employees? Answer: High turnover can quickly become costly. We recommend the following practices to increase retention:  Advice provided by Mineral. This Q&A does not constitute legal advice and does not address state or local law.  David KatzVice PresidentVMA Insurance Services To send your questions, write to

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Dear David: Employee Not Meeting Expectations

Question: We have a longtime employee who’s no longer meeting expectations. The owner is afraid to hold them accountable because they’re over 40 and therefore in a protected class. What can we do? Answer: In general, you shouldn’t let an employee’s protected class status deter you from holding them accountable to your performance expectations. After all,

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Member Exclusive: CalPoly Recruiting Event

One common concern for members is the lack of qualified people. Whether it be a pressman or a sales representative, there are just not enough employees.   VMA is working to make an impact on this talent shortage. One effort is hosting a member-only career day at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo on April 17th

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Dear David: What are whistleblower protections?

Question: What are whistleblower protections?  Whistleblowing occurs when an employee reports wrongdoing (dangerous, illegal, or unethical activity or practices by the company or its employees) either directly to the employer or to an outside authority. Many laws, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act, consider whistleblowing a protected activity, meaning you can’t lawfully retaliate against

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Dear David: Is reviewing ALL candidates needed?

Question: We’ve identified the job candidates we’d like to interview, but we still have applications coming in. Do we need to review every application before moving forward with interviews and making a job offer?  Answer: The short answer is no. There’s no legal requirement to review all the applications before moving forward, and you can always

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Federal Tax Credits for Small Businesses 

With tax deadlines approaching, eligible small businesses can qualify for federal tax credits of up to 50% on premiums to help pay for the cost of providing health insurance. This exclusive tax credit is only available through Covered California for Small Business. For tax year 2023, the average wage of employees has increased from $58,000

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