Many small companies doing business as a corporation are confused about the guidelines established by the California Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau regarding Executive Officers. “Executive Officers” means those officers of a corporation or limited liability company commonly known as President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. I've seen the following situation
More than 30 people died last year of heat-illness related incidents in the workplace. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis has launched a national campaign to educate workers and their employers about heat-related illness. The campaign centers on three components that can save an individuals life: water, rest and shade. California already
Don Phinn Esq., President of HR That Works! has developed his "Mothership of checklists" for safety practices at work, at home and on the road. In this brief checklist Don compiles various personal observations with recommendations from other sources including very useful links. Check it out by clicking here and
The following notice from the California Department of Insurance struck a specific chord with me because I live in a wooded area and the recent rains have provided heavy underbrush. However, regardless of where we live it is imperative to "be prepared" and there is no better time than the
According to a recent article in the Insurance Journal, the threat of flood in California is not over just because the inclement weather has subsided: California Businesses, Residents Urged to Consider Flood Insurance While California may have survived this past winter’s storms, experts are urging businesses and residents to consider flood insurance. The state’s
It's only after you put your Work Comp insurance and payroll service together that you realize it was something you should have done a long time ago. It saves money, time and, did I mention it saves money? There is a very good reason Van Beurden Insurance Services and the Payality
Here's an article from the Workers' Comp Executive News Digest that helps to explain why it is so very important to investigate self-funded plans before buying into one. There are many self-insured groups active in California (some have already failed), including many Professional Employment Organizations (PEO's) that self-fund or manage a
Did you know that California highway miles are declining? Miles driven on California highways dropped 4.3% from 2006 to 2009. This decrease was influenced by a high unemployment rate. California insurers are highly regulated in how they determine the rate in which one is charged for insurance and annual mileage
Teens often think of breaks in their routines as a chance to break free from responsibilities. Yet it can be a cruel twist of fate that often a well-deserved vacation, such as spring break, can prove to be a perilous time for teens of driving age. Spring Break comes with a significant increase
Chronicled in a couple of my previous posts, is the tale of how not to attack your way into the California Workers Compensation marketplace. If you review my blogs dated May 3rd, and November 3rd of 2010, you will get background on the saga of Majestic Insurance Company and its