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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced an increase in civil penalty amounts for 2024. Effective January 15, 2024, any penalty assessed on or after this date, regardless of when the inspection was opened, will be subject to the increased amounts.
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Read MoreAs of January 9, 2024, Cal/OSHA has issued a significant update regarding COVID-19 prevention, outlining non-emergency regulations that businesses need to be aware of.
Read MoreWhen an employee is in a motor vehicle accident that Arises Out Of and in in the Course Of Employment (AOE/COE), any resulting injuries are covered under Workers’ Compensation. Your prompt accident investigation will provide valuable information to the Workers’ Comp carrier to help determine if the claim is compensable and who was at fault.
Read MoreLearn more about California's Work Comp benefits for 2024
Read MoreAnalyzing your loss ratio gives you prior notice to implement change before your X-Mod is impacted. This data helps you identify trends and focus your attention on safety initiatives for injury prevention and proactive management of your claims.
Read MoreIn this webinar we discuss key metrics an employer should be reviewing each month in order to measure the effectiveness of their Workers’ Comp risk management plan.
Read MoreOn February 9, 2022, California’s governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 114. The law takes effect immediately and is retroactive to January 1, 2022, but an employer’s obligation to provide 2022 COVID-19 supplemental California supplemental paid sick leave (SPSL) does not begin until 10 days after the date of enactment (February 19, 2022).
Read MoreThe Fed/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) was again stayed by the Supreme Court on January 13th, having been in effect for four days since January 10th. However, this might not represent the final word on whether OSHA can enforce the ETS. Learn more from ESM’s recent webinar (recorded video & FAQs).
Read MoreHoliday safety is an issue that peeks from late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled, and holiday travel increases. Click here for some general safety tips for traveling.
Read MoreEmployers COVID concerns now steer towards whether they can require employees to get vaccinated given the option. Click below for ESM and strategic partner Littler Mendelson’s webinar where we review an employer’s option to require their employees to get vaccinated as well as additional guidance by the EEOC.
Read MoreCatastrophic life events can have significant and lasting impacts on the workplace; stress, loss, injuries even fatalities are all issues your teams may have to deal with from time to time. Join ESM and special guest, Hector Alvarez & of Alvarez Associates, LLC as they provide an awareness level presentation intended to broaden the understanding of the issue.
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