How Do I Protect My Organization From Loss of Income? What is Business Income? Business income is a type of commercial property insurance.  This type of insurance protects the business income of an organization that ordinarily would be generated had the loss not occurred such as physical damage or loss to property.  When does a […]

Warren Buffet claims that cyber threats are the biggest threat to mankind. According to a recent study, 7 out of 10 businesses are not prepared to respond to a cyber-attack. It is time to review your organizations’ cyber security system. The following are a few quick items to consider: Email Phishing. Email phishing (or business […]

There are many misconceptions surrounding All-Volunteer Organizations (AVO) when it comes to financial responsibility and requirements. All-Volunteer Organizations perform important work for the community, which requires resources. To do this important work, AVOs may procure and utilize substantial funds. Every AVO has at least one person (volunteer-leader) counting the cash, writing checks on behalf of the organization, safeguarding the AVO’s financial integrity, procuring insurance, and managing the funds.

Yes. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) protects employees with mental health impairments just as the Act protects employees with physical disabilities, if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job and the accommodation does not impose an undue burden on the employer. Employers are prohibited by the ADA from taking retaliating or discriminating […]

CAUTION: Law enforcement Warns of “Juice-Jacking” Scam The Los Angeles District Attorney’s (DA) Office recently issued an advisory notice about a new scam known as, “juice-jacking.” The advisory notice warns individuals not to use free USB charging stations offered in airports, hotels, and other public places. What is “juice-jacking”? Juice Jacking occurs when hackers have […]

Nearly 2 million American workers report having been victims of workplace violence each year. Employees are entitled to a safe workplace. The threat of workplace violence is a real and rising. Employers need to prepare for such situations as businesses can be held liable for workplace violence incidents. The following are four types of workplace […]

The CA Legislature has been busy working on new laws for 2020. Employers need to be aware and prepare for how these new changes may impact their workforce. Below is a summary of a legislation that will impact your operations: Assembly Bill 9 Employment Discrimination: Limitation of Actions AB 9, also known as the Stop […]

If interns are functioning as unpaid employees, your organization may risk liability exposure for wage and hour claims and penalties for failing to provide workers’ compensation coverage. Therefore, it is important to have an internship program in compliance with the legal guideline provided by the Department of Labor. In 2018, the Department of Labor announced […]

CA Legislature Finally Steps In…Effect of the codified and expanded “ABC” Independent Contractor Test After two controversial Court decisions regarding the classification of independent contractors and when the test applies, the California Legislature finally stepped in and signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 5.  In 2018, the California Supreme Court issued the landmark decision in […]

California Labor Code requires that an off-duty meal period consists of at least 30 minutes of uninterrupted time during which employees are relieved of all duties. In July, the California Court of Appeals held in L’Chaim House, Inc. v. Division of Labor Standard Enforcement, that an on-duty meal period must last at least 30 minutes […]