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Great print design is a combination of visual appeal and technical precision. Print Production for Designers will reveal the lifecycle of a printed job and explore what it takes to design and build files that print, fold, trim, and finish properly. The good news is you don’t need to be an expert prepress press operator—you

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) takes effect on January 1, 2020. The Act applies to businesses with locations in California or who operate business online with California residents and places restrictions on how these businesses collect and use personal information on their customers. This new law is important for printers, mailers, agencies or anyone

Employee or Freelancer? That is what AB 5 aims to answer. In September, Governor Newsom signed the controversial Assembly Bill 5 into law. Of Interest to both individuals and companies, AB 5 affects freelancers status (with certain exceptions) throughout California. The new law—Assembly Bill 5—codifies and expands on the California Supreme Court’s decision in the

Question: Can we pay our nonexempt employees a salary? Answer: Yes. Nonexempt employees may be paid an hourly wage, salary, commission or fee as long as they are compensated for all hours worked at a rate not less than the state (or local) minimum wage and are compensated at one and one half times their

OSHA has published a set of guidelines to help employers reduce accidents among their driving employees. The document is not a set of new regulations or a new standard. It is only advisory ― the federal agency describes it as “informational in content” ― and is intended to assist employers in providing a safe and

Have you ever sent an employee out to pick up needed supplies? Offered to buy lunch for the crew and asked an employee to pick it up? Unless you only send employees who are insured to drive your company vehicles, you may be putting your business at risk. Your business may also incur liability if

As attacks on businesses’ networks continue increasing at unprecedent levels, cyber risks have become the top concern among organizations of all sizes for the first time, according to a new survey. The “Travelers Risk Index” found that 55% of executives surveyed said they worry “some” or “a great deal” about cyber risks. That’s more than

One of the keys to managing risks when you first start a business is getting the right insurance to cover your operations, property and potential liabilities. Unfortunately, many business owners fail to update their policies and just renew them year after year even if the company has grown, expanded operations and facilities, and added new

As you should already be aware, any employer with five or more workers is required to conduct sexual harassment prevention training for their staff by the end of 2019 under a California law passed in 2018. Due to concerns that many employers in the state may not be ready to comply, Gov. Gavin Newsom has

As employers have found in the last few years, hiring has become more difficult as the labor market has tightened amid a strong economy. With slim pickings, many firms are having to settle for workers they may not normally hire – but that can lead to issues. Some employers even have a hard time finding