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
The National Crime Information Center made lists of the 10 top most stolen vehicles by state based on a study of the vehicle thefts reported to the National Crime Information Center in 2010. Click here to see if your car is on the list. Your car doesn’t have to be on
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
I've noticed that most prospective workers' comp clients who contact me have the officers of the corporation or the business owner excluded under their workers' compensation coverage. I would like to make two cases against this practice. #1 If an officer is excluded from work comp, it means exactly that, they are
The IRS just released some changes to the W-2 reporting for employers. Employers that are required to file fewer than 250 W-2 forms in 2011 WILL NOT be required to report the cost of health coverage under Health Care Reform. This change will continue until further guidance is issued. However, employers that
In late March, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on the constitutionality of the "Individual Mandate". The Court is allowing more than 5 hours and we can expect a ruling by late June. Couple this with a Presidential election in November and this is shaping up for a big year for
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