CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT DECISION REDEFINES THE GUIDELINES OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, CALSAGA Preferred Broker On April 30, 2018, The California Supreme Court issued a ruling in Dynamex Operations West. Inc. v. Superior Court, making it much more difficult to classify an individual as an independent contractor (rather than employee). The previous […]
THERE IS NO WORK LIFE BALANCE ON YOUR JOURNEY TO SUCCESS! Anne L. Laguzza, M.A., The Works Consulting Work-life balance is a concept that has been around forever. However, I believe it’s time to shift from this myth of balance and begin your quest for work-life fulfillment. In the highly connected world we live in […]
SECURE BEHIND THE WHEEL: DECIDING TO PREVENT DISTRACTED DRIVING Tory Brownyard, President, Brownyard Group From public health officials to your insurance agent to the local police department, everyone wants to talk about distracted driving these days. We all know the basic facts: Distracted driving is common—and some experts (such as the National Safety Council) […]
As an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information regarding the security industry. Please review the press release below. Allied Universal Acquires U.S. Security Associates CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. and SANTA ANA, Calif. and ROSWELL, Ga. , July 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, today announced that it has reached […]
There are a lot of things coming up! Managing Private Security and Growing Your Private Security Company coming in August – register now! Nominations are now open for our Annual Awards 2018 Annual Conference & Exhibits coming in October – register now! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ […]
As an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information for your business. Please review the information below from the BSIS. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ NEW LICENSING FEES – EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018 As a result of legislation (SB 547, Chapter 429) signed into law in 2017, effective […]
While the official start of the summer season is still nine days away, many areas of California are already experiencing high temperatures. Did you know that private patrol operators and proprietary security employers with outdoor post assignments must comply with the Heat Illness Prevention Standard – Title 8 California Code of Regulations (T8 CCR) Section 3395? […]
Tickets are now on sale for our private security management training programs Managing Private Security (formerly PPO 101) and Growing Your Private Security Company (formerly PPO 102). CALSAGA President David Chandler covers BSIS compliance and audits Managing Private Security (formerly PPO 101) This one day training class will cover topics such as: Licensing, Financials, […]
BREAKING NEWS! AN EPIC WIN FOR EMPLOYERS – SCOTUS RULES THAT CLASS ACTION WAIVERS IN EMPLOYMENT ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS ARE VALID by Barry A. Bradley, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. In a monumental victory for employers in one of the most significant employment rulings in recent history, the Supreme Court of the United States held […]
The second edition of The Californian: The Quarterly Newsletter of CALSAGA is now available! Click here to read The Californian