May 21, 2022 | Business Insurance, Business Operations
A NEW MEASURE in the state Legislature would change the definition of a workweek to 32 hours from the current 40 for employers with 500 or more workers. The bill, AB 2932, would require overtime pay of at least time and a half for any employees who work more than four... 
May 15, 2022 | Business Insurance, Business Operations, Risk Management
THE SAFE use of heavy equipment is critical when machinery msuch as bulldozers, graders or ground-moving equipment is mused in the construction of new homes, bridges, shopping malls or industrial stuctures. The size and weight of these heavy machines make them... 
May 5, 2022 | Business Insurance, Business Operations, Employement Practices, Workers’ Compensation
AS IDENTITY theft continues growing, one of the main treasure troves that criminals covet is employee data. After all, it typically contains your staff’s personally identifiable information and other information that should not fall into nefarious hands. This kind of... 
Apr 30, 2022 | Business Insurance, Business Operations, Employement Practices, Workers’ Compensation
MORE EMPLOYERS are using return-to-work programs for injured workers even if they were not injured on the job, according to a study by Prudential Insurance Co. of America. Many employers have a return-to-work program for their injured employees because it cuts down on... 
Apr 21, 2022 | Business Insurance, Business Operations, Risk Management
WHILE RANSOMWARE is making the headlines as the major cyber threat, small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly being targeted by lower fraud that dupes them into wiring criminals funds, according to a new report. These funds transfer fraud crimes involve hackers... 
Apr 12, 2022 | Business Insurance, Business Interruption, Business Operations
MANY PARTS of the state are exposed to significant earthquake risk, and companies that don’t have proper coverage may not get the claims payments they expect if their business is damaged in a quake. Unfortunately, business owners are often surprised to learn after the...