How to Effectively Navigate Non-Exempt Employee Meal Break Compliance Tavon Parris, Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik, CALSAGA Network Partner It’s no secret that many states have strict laws related to employee meal breaks. In California, for example, employers must provide employees with an uninterrupted 30-minute meal break for every five hours worked. But for employers looking to […]
Deviating from SCOTUS, California Supreme Court Has the Last Word on PAGA Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq., Gmelich + Wellerstein, CALSAGA Legal Advisor On July 17, 2023, the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited ruling in Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc. (Supreme Court Case No. S274671), holding that a Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) plaintiff retains […]
Unlocking a Competitive Advantage Jordan Wallach, Belfry Software, Associate Member Standing out in the security guard industry requires strategy and follow-through. Here are areas we’ve found that companies often prioritize, but then fall short: When operational fires arise, client relationships are the first to fall by the wayside. Our recent survey found that despite being […]
TAKING CONTROL OF THE SITUATION: USE CASE FOR BODY-WORN CAMERAS AND VIDEO MANAGEMENT Jojo Tran, Telepath Corporation, CALSAGA Associate Member Safety and accountability are critical elements of an effective workplace environment. Whether teaching in a classroom or managing security at a healthcare, every employee wants to feel safe and prepared in an emergency situation. The […]
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 Nina De Forge, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner In a move that could have a huge impact on employee morale, retention and recruitment, President Joseph R. Biden signed the Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 into law to change the tax rules that apply to employer-provided retirement. This […]
The Value of Data, Analysis and Exception-Based Reporting Josh Petro, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Security businesses are often faced with this common data challenge: they possess a wealth of information but struggle to extract meaningful insights from it. Without that meaning, data is simply a collection of numbers on a page, leaving […]
Cal/OSHA Employer Reporting Requirements for Work-Related Fatalities & Severe Injuries Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, CALSAGA Preferred Broker Hope everyone is doing well and coping with the extreme heat we are experiencing. (Please remember to educate and train your employees on heat illness and injury prevention). This article is to inform you about your responsibilities […]
NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS FOR 2023 STRESS SAFETY, MORE REGULATIONS, AND ADDRESS WORKPLACE DISPARITY Barry A. Bradley, Esq., Managing Partner, Bradley, Gmelich + Wellerstein, CALSAGA Legal Advisor California’s Governor Newsom signed 997 bills last year (and vetoed 169). While there was a flurry of laws that protect women’s reproductive rights as a result of the overturning of […]
From Putting Out Fires to Addressing Issues Before They Happen Jordan Wallach, Belfry Software, Associate Member Managing all the pieces of a successful security operation is challenging. From recruiting, hiring, and training employees to scheduling, billing clients, and retaining employees, all these elements are interconnected and impact one another. When just one aspect falters, it […]
2023 Labor Trends: Retention and the First 90 Days Andrea Willman, TEAM Software, CALSAGA Network Partner The labor market has been, arguably, one of the biggest frustrations for security professionals over the past few years. The data proves it. National hiring rates during a six month period (industry agnostic) are trending up, although still slightly […]