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As many parts of the country are wrestling with ever-increasing temperatures during the summer months, a new study has found that the hotter the weather gets, the higher the risk of workplace accidents and injuries for both indoor and outside workers.  The study by the University of California, Los Angeles, based on claims data from the California Workers’ Compensation
As the ransomware threat continues to grow and more businesses, utilities and government agencies fall victim to these cyber criminals, the federal government has created a new hub to assist in recovery.  The new website, www.StopRansomware.gov, is designed to make it easier for ransomware victims to access resources and recovery assistance, as well as serve as a resource
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau has announced that two temporary payroll reporting rules to reflect changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders will sunset.  The move comes after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s June 9 executive order which revoked the statewide stay-at-home order that had been in place since March 19, 2020.  You may
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau has announced that two temporary payroll reporting rules to reflect changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders will sunset.  The move comes after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s June 9 executive order which revoked the statewide stay-at-home order that had been in place since March 19, 2020.  You may
The state of California has launched a new initiative aimed at helping employers set up on-site COVID-19 vaccination clinics for their employees.  As vaccine uptake starts to slow down while more employees return to work, employers have been wrestling with how to get as many of their workers vaccinated as possible. Some companies are requiring staff
ThinkHR, VMA’s trusted partner for delivering HR and compliance solutions to our members has relaunched their brand under the name Mineral. Here are a few things you need to know: Everything about your ThinkHR platform and services will remain exactly the same – same name, features, services, and login. Informational emails from Mineral will start
Question: Can we still require that employees wear masks? Answer: You can, yes. While the CDC has announced that those who are vaccinated against COVID-19 may go without a mask in most places, private employers still have the right to enforce mask-wearing policies in their own workplaces, regardless of employees’ or customers’ vaccination status. State
After a COVID-related slow down, the Merges & Acquisition (M&A) market is returning to record 2019 levels. The industry is recovering, buyers are flexible, and the fundamental forces that drive M&A activity are still in play. With a return to normal business conditions in sight, we are already seeing a pickup in activity for mergers
If a natural disaster were to strike, would your company be ready? Has your management team hardened the business to continue operating in case of a disaster? With natural catastrophes growing in number and severity, businesses more than ever need to have in place plans for a quick recovery for the sake of their investors,
VMA has a long history advocating for its membership in the California legislature as well as Congress. Currently, we split the legislative job between two people, RJ Cervantes, our lobbyist in Sacramento, and Gerry Bonetto, our regulatory affairs expert. RJ is a traditional lobbyist; he meets with state legislators and attends committee meetings daily. We
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