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together created a rebuttable presumption that COVID-19 is considered a work-related injury, have now officially been repealed as of January 1st, 2024.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.

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?

It is no secret that operating outdoors is the “new normal”. New outdoor dining areas have been built at restaurants all over the State, and with them come new potential hazards — especially in winter.

Building a restaurant workplace environment that encourages staff input and collaboration is, in fact, possible during these uncertain times.

As we have mentioned before, an effective way to cultivate a strong safety culture is to promote the notion that “everyone is a leader”. This can help spark an entrepreneurial spirit and a sense of ownership for all team members. Such efforts can be made virtually just as successfully, and safely, as in-person.