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With wage and hour litigation increasing in California, employers need to be especially careful of employees who eat lunch at their desks and work while eating.  While it’s not an issue for exempt employees, it is for hourly workers, who should be required to take their regular rest and lunch breaks without working while they
Cal/OSHA has issued new language that amends its current COVID-19 emergency temporary standard and pushes back the expiration date of the ETS until the end of the year. The extension of the ETS comes as Cal/OSHA pushes ahead on creating a permanent airborne infectious disease prevention standard for general industry, which is expected to be
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has revived a regulation that would change which employers have to file their injury and illness logs electronically, in particular increasing reporting requirements for companies in high-hazard industries.  The proposed regulations are similar to ones that were implemented during the tail end of the Obama administration, and that were
If you are just getting a business off the ground, have bought equipment and started hiring employees, insurance should be top of mind.  There are four types of insurance that most small businesses purchase to protect themselves, and without them one accident or oversight could leave you with liabilities you may not be able to
We all want a reason to think donuts are good for us. We found 6 ways donuts are beneficial! And just like donuts, VMA can be good for the health of your business. Here’s how. 1. Donuts and VMA improve your focus! Donuts can help improve your focus, memory, and attention. Did you know that
California’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau is recommending that benchmark workers’ compensation rates for all class codes in the state increase an average of 7.6%. The proposal comes as the economy heats up and, typically during times of growth, workplace injuries also increase. The recommendation, if approved by the state insurance commissioner, would affect all
California’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau is recommending that benchmark workers’ compensation rates for all class codes in the state increase an average of 7.6%.  The proposal comes as the economy heats up and, typically during times of growth, workplace injuries also increase. The recommendation, if approved by the state insurance commissioner, would affect all
In 2020, more than 20,000 people were injured in workplace assaults; almost 400 died. The number of workplace injuries and fatalities from violent incidents has climbed steadily over the past decade.   While some workplaces, such as health care facilities, are at greater risk than others of these incidents, no workplace is immune. Advance preparation for
Cal/OSHA has issued new language that amends its current COVID-19 emergency temporary standard and pushes back the expiration date of the ETS until the end of the year.  The extension of the ETS comes as Cal/OSHA pushes ahead on creating a permanent airborne infectious disease prevention standard for general industry, which is expected to be
Question: Is there anything special we should know before terminating a remote employee? Answer: Terminations involving remote employees function much the same as those in a physical worksite, but there are 6 things to keep in mind: 1. There’s a Time and a Place Layoffs are happening everywhere and in every industry. Startups have been hit particularly
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