The 2019 third quarter edition of The Californian: The Quarterly Newsletter of CALSAGA is now available!
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The Californian 2019 Q3 – EMPLOYERS: IS YOUR GROOMING POLICY DISCRIMINATORY?
EMPLOYERS: IS YOUR GROOMING POLICY DISCRIMINATORY? Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. & Annette M. Barber, Esq., Bradley & Gmelich LLP On July 3, 2019, California became the first state to ban discrimination against natural hair, including afros, braids, twists, and dreadlocks. Introduced by Sen. Holly J. Mitchell, Senate Bill 188 (SB 188) aims to “Create a […]
The Californian 2019 Q3 – PREPARING FOR YOUR INSURANCE AUDIT
PREPARING FOR YOUR INSURANCE AUDIT Nick Langer, Turner Surety & Insurance Brokerage, Inc. While workers compensation rates continue to decrease, one thing remains the same; final audits at the end of your policy term can be arduous. Fortunately, they do not have to be. Navigating and fully understanding the workers compensation system in California is […]
The Californian 2019 Q3 – WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDITS
WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDITS Kwantek Team In the Security Industry, it’s common to hire employees that would qualify for Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC). If your company has significant annual hiring volume, using these credits can help deduct tens of thousands of dollars from taxable income. WOTC is a Federal Tax Credit available to […]
The Californian 2019 Q3 – THREE REASONS YOU SHOULD USE GUARD TOURING
Three Reasons You Should Use Guard Touring Team Software Keeping track of your security guards with guard tour software is becoming a standard practice among contractors, mostly because of the importance of accountability in the security industry. But, one of the main reasons security companies choose not to use a guard tour system is the […]
The Californian 2019 Q3 – HOW TO GET THAT BETTER JOB
HOW TO GET THAT BETTER JOB Mark Folmer, TrackTik Security means different things for different people. Ultimately, all definitions are correct because the sense of security is personal: where I feel secure, someone else may not and vice versa. As many definitions as there are for security there are different roles in frontline security. You […]
The Californian 2019 Q3 – WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU LOSE A BIG CLIENT?
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU LOSE A BIG CLIENT? Chris Anderson, Silvertrac Software Meta Description: Losing a big client in a security company is a huge blow. However, evaluating the loss can help to improve the services that the company provides and reinforce positive relationships with current clients. Losing a big client is a nightmare […]
The Californian 2019 Q3 – EARTHQUAKE! ARE YOU PREPARED?
EARTHQUAKE! ARE YOU PREPARED? Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, CALSAGA Preferred Broker When the recent earthquake hit in Ridgecrest, approximately 1 hour northeast of Bakersfield, I was out of town and I was not near my family. When I received message of the quake, the first thing I thought was “Is everyone ok?”. This was […]
Upcoming Events and CALSAGA Annual Awards Nominations
This week in Fresno we held Security University Lite which is an abbreviated version of our management training program. If you missed it, you still have opportunities for continuing education and professional development in 2019! Security University, Orange County – August 14th – 15th Annual Conference & Exhibits, Rancho Mirage – October 15th – 17th _ _ _ _ […]
Compliance Deadline Approaching for Workplace Retirement Savings Program
Did you know? In 2016, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 1234 requiring the State’s Secure Choice Retirement Savings Investment Board to begin development of a workplace retirement savings program, known as CalSavers, for private sector workers whose employers do not offer a retirement plan. The program is required to have minimal administrative requirements for employers […]