Senate Bill (SB) 1159 and Assembly Bill (AB) 1751, which together created a rebuttable presumption that COVID-19 is considered a work-related injury, have now officially been repealed as of January 1st, 2024. Here's what this means for you.

Telecommuters are prone to the same types of injuries on-site employees may encounter while at the office. The key to staying safe while working from home is being mindful of ergonomics.

Ergonomics is administering the arrangement of objects for improved and safer interaction. Utilizing proper ergonomics has many benefits, such as higher productivity and improved employee engagement.

How ergonomic is your home office space? Telecommuters can ask themselves the following:

Audits are a required component of the workers compensation insurance process. Knowing these three items can help employers in California successfully complete their audit and start the process on an educated foot.

Payroll

The term “payroll” as it applies to workers compensation insurance audits is a little different from the definition you may be used to hearing from the IRS.

For final audits, “payroll” includes the following:

· gross wages

· salaries

· commissions

· bonuses

· vacation

Goal setting is a constant priority. Here are some tips to help you achieve your aspirations.

Monitor

Set calendar reminders to revisit the goal, perform any achievement-related tasks and analyze your progress.

Hybrid working is the “new normal”. As we slowly approach a new year, our workspaces look different — and business owners do too.

What are the priorities and concerns for our leaders of the future? By combining research with interviewing our own female changemakers, successful leadership in 2022 includes the following tips.

Nearly every industry can become overwhelmed towards year-end. The holidays, in particular, bring the need for extra resources, extended hours, and more. The following 3 points are good things to keep in mind for an effective and safe close of year.

As COVID-19 vaccines become increasingly available, are you in the process of transitioning your business from online back to in-person?

Here’s what you need to know about hybrid operations and more.

According to past surveys, 42.6% of independent auto repair shops report one of the biggest challenges they face is finding time for training employees. Overcome this obstacle with these two tips.

1. Plan ahead.

   Schedule training time in advance. Make it at the same time, on the same day, once a week. This repetition and frequency helps create an effective habit. To keep motivations high, try setting a monthly minimum goal — just in case busy schedules lead to missing a week.

E-commerce is projected to grow 23% in 2021. For Small Business Owners, this is a result of consumers embracing their “new normal” of permanently working from home — 34% globally to be exact.

This statistic brings up some safety concerns.

The Connection and What You Need to Know

California has been the victim of several wildfires this fall — most recently the Silverado and Blue Ridge wildfires around Orange County.

As businesses shift to operating outdoors, what does this mean for employees?