Jan 3, 2024 | Business Insurance, Business Operations, California Insurance
EVERY YEAR, bills passed by the state Legislature and signed into law by the governor take effect, and 2023 was a busy legislative session in Sacramento. The end result is another set of new laws that employers need to stay on top of in the New Year. 1. Sick leave law... 
Dec 27, 2023 | Business Insurance, Business Operations, Compliance Reminder
HOLIDAY PARTIES have made a comeback despite, or maybe because of, more people working remotely. Many managers want to bring their teams together under one roof as it’s become apparent that connecting face-toface is vital to a vibrant and cohesive work atmosphere. But... 
Dec 20, 2023 | Business Insurance, Business Interruption, Business Operations, Employment Legislation
ONE OF the biggest mistakes owners of growing businesses make is not keeping up their insurance coverage to account for the expanding assets and potential liabilities. Let’s say you started your business 10 years ago with just a small space and computer desk. Today,... 
Dec 5, 2023 | Business Insurance, Business Operations
GOV. GAVIN Newsom has signed legislation that will increase the amount of paid sick leave days California workers are eligible for. The law, SB 616, will expand the minimum number of paid sick leave days that employers are required to provide to five days (40 hours)... 
Nov 29, 2023 | Business Insurance, Business Operations
AMERICAN EMPLOYERS are trying to meet their workers’ mental health needs as they struggle with burnout and stress, according to a new report. The annual “Aflac WorkForces Report” found that more than 50% of American workers experience burnout in their workplace.... 
Nov 21, 2023 | Business Insurance, Business Interruption, California Insurance
IT IS GOOD news that small businesses are thriving, with many of them enjoying growing sales over the last two years. The bad news is that their insurance protection has not kept pace, according to a recent report. That means an accidental loss could undo all the...