AB5 – Is your “Independent Contractor” your employee?
Upcoming Webinar AB5 – Is your “Independent Contractor” your employee? Join us for a 30-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session. We hope this invitation finds you well and pushing
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The Ellen Brokaw House Farm Workers Scholarship!
Farm workers and their families face a unique set of challenges in achieving higher education. The average annual wage for a berry farm worker in Ventura County is $24,463. The average cost of attendance of
Coronavirus at Home and Work: Stay Calm, Prevent and Prepare
The coronavirus is certainly creating a stir when my 10-year old grilled me about where it is, how fast it is spreading, how many people have died and how close is it to home. The
Workers Compensation Mini College
“Understanding your Workers Compensation policy and Claims Procedures” The presentation will cover the most common policy mistakes employers make without even knowing.
When Employee Should Consider Waiving the Company’s Medical and When They Should NOT
There are always exceptional family or health circumstances that may need consideration before opting in or opting out of the employer-sponsored plan at work. There is no simple solution when one is dealing with the
Common Traits of a Fraudulent Workers Comp Claim
Perhaps the legendary detective had this list in his briefcase when workers’ compensation fraud was in question.
Acquistion of Burch Insurance Services
Coast General Insurance Announces Acquisition Oxnard– Coast General Insurance Brokers is expanding again. The Oxnard-based company announces it has acquired the life and health book of business from Carpinteria-based Burch Insurance Services. Burch Insurance Services
8 Components of a Fleet Safety Program
Driving a vehicle is among the riskiest activities in our daily lives. For a business, that risk is compounded by the number of vehicles and drivers they are responsible for. Fleet vehicle accidents are among
Understanding E&O For Contractors
In the construction industry, there are a number of liabilities that lay in wait. From injuries to employees to pedestrians to issues with foundations and electricity, the risks of working on a construction site are
When Can Attorneys Break Attorney-Client Privilege?
The attorney-client privilege is a shield in legal matters that protects most communications between clients and their legal representation. However, according to the crime-fraud exception to the privilege, communication between a client and their attorney