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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics cites that print operator positions are declining at a rate of 13% annually – equating to roughly 20,000 people leaving their jobs over the next 4 years. Considering these troubling numbers and the scarcity of available industry training, Heidelberg USA has restructured its 30,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Print Media
Question: An employee allegedly made a racially insensitive comment in the presence of a coworker. How should we respond? Answer: You need to investigate the matter. A racially insensitive comment could be considered harassment — unwelcome behavior that’s based on a protected class such as race. Harassment becomes unlawful if putting up with it is
Important news for Paper and Packaging companies – SB-54 EPR, the Extended Producer Responsibility Law, is a new law set to affect many manufacturers. VMA and our Lobbyist, RJ Cervantes of Fernandez Cervantes, worked closely with the Teamsters and excluded paper printers from the law, potentially saving hundreds of thousands of dollars. SB-54 Act &
With reports of cyber criminals increasingly focusing on smaller companies for targeted attacks, now more than ever businesses that store sensitive data need to consider how they protect their information systems. And while you can install firewalls and take other precautionary measures, should an attack occur, you will be left facing untold costs and possible
With the COVID-19 pandemic having upended office work as we know it, pushing many people to work from home, employers that aim to make this change permanent have to make sure they can effectively manage their offsite staff. If you have remote staff or are implementing remote work for your employees, it’s important that you
Employers whose annual premiums exceed $9,200 in annual premiums need to start paying closer attention to their workers’ compensation policies and safety practices. Under California’s workers’ compensation system rules, starting Sept. 1, if your firm’s premiums exceed this new threshold, it will be issued what’s known as an “X-Mod,” a numerical of your claims history.
There are three measures progressing in the state Capitol that businesses should keep an eye on as they could have profound effects for them. The measures passed their houses of origin by the legislative deadline of May 27 and will now be heard in the other house. The bills, if they become law, will affect
The United States Supreme Court has put a significant dent in California’s Private Attorneys General Act, which in recent years has resulted in a surge in legal actions against California employers by their workers. The law has been a huge thorn in the side of employers, who have been on the receiving end of litigation
Many employers receive aggressive sales calls from employee leasing firms telling them they can not only get rid of the administrative headache of handling payroll and compliance, but also reduce their workers’ comp costs. These organizations — known as professional employer organizations (PEOs) — promise to assume various employer human resources responsibilities by becoming the
A significant share of overall workplace injuries occur during new employees’ first year on the job, according to a recent study. The report by Travelers Cos., Inc. found that over a five-year period, injuries to new employees accounted for 35% of all workplace injuries. These injuries resulted in more than 6 million lost workdays, accounting
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