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A significant share of overall workplace injuries occur during new employees' first year on the job, according to a recent study. The report by Travelers Cos., Inc. foun...

Question: If an employee runs out of paid time off, can we allow them to take unpaid leave? Answer: In most cases, yes. In general, you can offer the option of unp...

As we approach mid-year there are about a dozen cities and counties in the Golden State that will be increasing their minimum wage for employers that operate within their j...

As climate change continues to create more turbulent weather and natural catastrophes, commercial property insurance rates are still climbing — and the recent surge in in...

One of the keys to keeping the costs of a workers' compensation claim from spiraling out of control is prompt claims reporting. Claims are routinely filed late, either b...

The more employees are working from home, the greater the risk that their employers' sensitive date is also being stored on their poorly secured devices and laptops. A n...

Question: Is it acceptable for us to be denying vacation requests? Answer: In general, yes. But you should have — and document — a legitimate business reason f...

Being an environmentally conscious business is important for many reasons, from protecting our world for future generations to helping you attract and retain customers. S...

As we get closer to another scorching California summer, Cal/OSHA is reminding employers with outdoor workers to take precautions to protect them against the heat. Calif...

Cal/OSHA has issued new language that amends its current COVID-19 emergency temporary standard and pushes back the expiration date of the ETS until the end of the year. ...