A new study has found that most employer-sponsored family health plans are increasingly unaffordable for workers due to rising costs and them footing a significant part of the premium, even with employer assistance. Workers at smaller firms, defined as those with fewer than 200 employees, are especially affected as they typically have to pay a…
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued proposed language to update its guidance on harassment in the workplace. The proposed guidance “reflects notable changes in law, including the Supreme Court’s 2020 decision in Bostock vs. Clayton County (which held that LGBTQ individuals are protected from workplace discrimination under Title VII), the #MeToo movement and emerging issues,…
If you are building your insurance agency with the goal of being acquired, there are steps you can take to sweeten the pot by positioning your agency for success and growth. For agency owners who one day want to cash out, the most important thing is having a thriving agency with direction and a strong…
WHEN: April 18, 2024 9:00 am – 12:00 pm JOIN US TO LEARN MORE: Managing state and federal leaves of absence can be a complex task. The interaction between FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, and workers’ compensation can be challenging for even the most experienced HR professionals. In addition to overseeing various types of leave, employers…
April 17, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ***IN-PERSON & WEBINAR OPTION*** Redding Conference Room 310 Hemsted Drive, Suite 200 Redding, CA 96002 DID YOU KNOW? Cal-OSHA penalties can reach up to $161,323 for a single willful or repeat violation. Citations can quickly add up if there are no proactive measures to eliminate and reduce…
WHEN: March 28, 2024 10:00 am – 11:00 am WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Business Owners, HR Professionals, CFOs, Finance Professionals JOIN US TO LEARN MORE: The benefits market is in a perpetual state of flux, and this year is no exception. With health insurance rates steadily rising, employers are seeking alternative solutions to combat escalating…
The explosion in demand for new, costly and highly effective weight-loss and diabetes drugs is poised to play an outsized role in increasing the cost of health care, and in turn, health insurance in America. These groundbreaking drugs — the most popular sold under the brand names Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy — are partly to…
Every year starts with a number of new laws and regulations that will affect businesses in California. This year is no different. This is part II of a two-part series. 6. No more non-competes Under two new laws, non-compete agreements with employees are expressly illegal starting in 2024 and if an employer requires one…
A law that requires California employers to report cases of COVID-19 in their workplace to their workers’ compensation carrier sunsets on Jan. 1, 2024, removing a requirement that many business owners say has become more difficult to comply with in the post-pandemic era. AB 1751 requires “rebuttable presumption” for workers’ comp purposes for COVID-19, meaning that…
The National Labor Relations Board has issued a final rule that expands the definition of what’s considered a joint-employer relationship and increases employers’ potential liability. Under the rule, two or more entities may be considered joint employers if they share one or more employees and they both can determine the workers’ essential terms and conditions…