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Thousands of companies are cited every year for not posting the correct labor law notices in a conspicuous place in their workplaces so that all of their employees can see them. It’s not easy to keep track of all the notices the federal and California state governments require. But it’s important that you do, considering
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued new and more simplified rules for determining joint-employer status, which can often be found in work involving temporary workers, subcontractors or workers in franchises. The new rule reverses Obama-era regulations that employers say opened a floodgate of litigation, making it easier for workers to sue more than one
California’s controversial independent contractor law suffered its first two legal setbacks in January after trucking firms and independent truckers were able beat back at the new law in court. On Jan. 8, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ruled that AB 5 does not apply to independent truckers because they are covered by federal
Exciting advancements are affecting all aspects of our lives, including in marketing, design, and printing. Check out six hot trends that are coming in 2020. 1) Connection between Print and Digital It seems both print and digital are here to stay, so now it’s more about leveraging their ability to work together and actually complement
A new report by Willis Towers Watson predicts that most commercial insurance lines will see increases in 2020 as the market continues to harden almost across the board, with the only exception being workers’ compensation. Overall, 19 commercial lines are expected to see price increases according to the report, with property, umbrella, and public company
Question: Is having different parental leave programs for women and other employees discriminatory? Answer: Yes. Parental leave must be provided to similarly situated employees on the same terms. For example, if an employer extends leave to new mothers beyond the period of disability from childbirth (for instance, to provide the mothers time to bond with
Just as print is finally finding its niche in our digital world, the print and design industries are facing another crisis: a dwindling number of skilled craftspeople on both sides. Not surprisingly, they share some of the same challenges…and solutions. 1. Skilled Workers are Retiring Currently 10% of the workforce is retiring each year across
Traffic accidents continue to be one of the leading causes of high-severity workers’ comp claims, according to research. The National Council on Compensation Insurance found in a study that the cost of workers’ comp claims for accidents involving motor vehicles was 250% more than the average for all workplace accidents. The study also found large
As the New Year gets underway, now would be a good time to double down on your workplace safety efforts to see if there are any areas that you may be overlooking. While your safety regimen may be top notch, there is always room for improvement and you can consider these options as recommended by EHS
6. Return of the individual mandate A new law brings back the individual mandate requiring Californians at least to secure health insurance coverage or face tax penalties. This comes after the penalties for not abiding by the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate were abolished by Congress in late 2017. Starting in 2020, California residents will
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