I smell smoke, so there may be a fire smoldering in the form of new legislation in California that is meant to protect farm laborers from Heat Illness. According to a news report, "Assemblywoman Betsy Butler (D-El Segundo) has just introduced a bill (AB 2346) she says will add teeth to
You’ve probably read about big hacking attacks against major corporations and even government agencies, but what hasn’t made a lot of news are the hacking attacks that are now launching regularly against small businesses. Over the past few years, hackers have expanded their attacks beyond multinationals to much easier targets: small
Did you know two out of every three homes nationwide are underinsured? In fact, 64% of homeowners are underinsured by an average of 19%.* Don't wait until you have to a loss to find out whether you have the right coverage. Talk to a Van Beurden Insurance Advisor today and get professional assistance
When the doctor says “I’m sorry, but the tests were positive”, there is a sinking feeling in the pit of patient’s stomach that is difficult to describe. After the shock dissipates, the patient then begins to wonder how expensive treatment is going to be and how much of it
Recently I listened to an interview of Steven Tyler (yes, the front person for Aerosmith and now an American Idol judge). The discussion involved his 2009 stage fall and subsequent damage to his shoulder which contributed to the cancellation of the band's tour. Tyler expressed rage following the incident at his
When you educate your patients about the basics of preventative dentistry, you're not only showing them how to keep their smiles beautiful for life. You're also helping them avoid learning the hard way about the most common dental disasters – up to and including the loss of their teeth. But have
On December 29th 2011 the Department of Insurance in California released the following bulletin. Employers who have operated honestly and with integrity toward their employees have struggled to compete against individuals operating business on a cash basis. A few of these legitimate business owners have succumbed to the illegal operations.
Condominiums are a great homeowner option for many – no grass to cut and no snow to shovel. Owning a condo can take some work out of home ownership, but making sure you’re properly insured can be tricky. Insurance carriers offer a broad range of coverages that can
Life insurance is something that no one likes to think about. All the same, 86% of Americans believe that life insurance is something most people need, and most of us have some.1 That’s the good news. The bad news is that most Americans don’t have enough. More than a third don’t
On January 12th, 2012 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM PST the Work Law Network will be providing a no-cost webinar regarding the 2012 National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) posting requirements. The Work Law Network is an international network of more than 350 management-side labor and employment attorneys dedicated to providing quality