CALSAGA Blog
The Californian 2024 Q1 – OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE RETENTION & HIRING
UncategorizedOPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE RETENTION & HIRING
Josh Petro, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
Throughout 2023, the job market stayed relatively consistent throughout. Economists reported that the U.S. was at or near full…
The Californian 2024 Q1 – BENEFITTING FROM BEACON TECHNOLOGY
UncategorizedBENEFITTING FROM BEACON TECHNOLOGY
Stephanie Petersen, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
For security professionals searching for ways to better manage guards working in the field, Bluetooth beacons can offer a number of…
The Californian 2024 Q1 – RECENT CHANGES TO COVID-19 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYERS
UncategorizedRECENT CHANGES TO COVID-19 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYERS
Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, CALSAGA Preferred Broker
Happy New Year and hope the year is starting off well for everyone!
With each new year come changes, some not so good…
The Californian 2024 Q1 – LEGAL COMPLIANCE: CALCULATING MULTIPLE PAY RATES FOR SECURITY GUARDS
UncategorizedLEGAL COMPLIANCE: CALCULATING MULTIPLE PAY RATES FOR SECURITY GUARDS
Jeff DiDomenico, VP Business Development & Strategy, Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik
To hire and retain high-quality talent, it’s essential that guards are paid fairly…
California Expands Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
Uncategorized
California Expands Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
On October 4, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 616 authorizing the expansion of California’s Paid Sick Leave law, the Healthy Workers Healthy Families Act of 2014. The new…
THE 2023 Q4 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIAN IS NOW AVAILABLE
UncategorizedThe 2023 fourth quarter edition of
The Californian: The Quarterly Newsletter of CALSAGA is now available!
Click here to read The Californian
The Californian Q4 – Frustrated With Workers’ Compensation Audits? It Used To Be Much Easier!
Best Business Practices, InsuranceFrustrated With Workers’ Compensation Audits? It Used To Be Much Easier!
Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, CALSAGA Preferred Broker
Great to see everyone at the CALSAGA Annual Conference, it was truly a great event my hat goes off to CALSAGA…
The Californian Q4 2023 – Stay Prepared for Physical Threats
Workplace SafetyStay Prepared for Physical Threats
Ryan Faith, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
Physical security decision-makers at major U.S. companies reported a dramatic increase in threat activity in 2021 and expect that threat to…
The Californian Q4 2023 – Navigating the Increasingly Difficult Waters of California Compliance
Best Business Practices, TechnologyNavigating the Increasingly Difficult Waters of California Compliance
Jordan Wallach, Belfry Software, Associate Member
The recent Annual Conference was an eye-opener on how shifting California regulations are reshaping the compliance scene…
The Californian Q4 2023 – Back to Business: Prepping Security Guards for the Return-to-Office Movement
TrainingBack to Business: Prepping Security Guards for the Return-to-Office Movement
Gamble Cuce, The Brownyard Group
The return-to-work debate has dominated headlines in recent months as businesses big and small lay out requirements for their employees…
The Californian Q4 2023 – Lead Your People Well Everyday: Tips for Effective Leadership
Best Business Practices, Human Resources, Recruitment and RetentionLead Your People Well Everyday: Tips for Effective Leadership
Anne Laguzza, CEO – The Works Consulting, Network Partner
Laws change. External factors impact the industry. Clients’ needs shift. There are many outside influences that impact…
The Californian Q4 2023 – Better Engage Employees to Reduce Turnover
Recruitment and Retention, TrainingBetter Engage Employees to Reduce Turnover
Chris Shumaker, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
Sourcing, recruiting and training new staffers is costly, which makes employee retention and turnover top-of-mind challenges in…
The Californian Q4 2023 – Discover How to Reduce Turnover, Increase Engagement, and Retain Your Security Officers
Miscellaneous, Recruitment and RetentionDiscover How to Reduce Turnover, Increase Engagement, and Retain Your Security Officers
Jeff DiDomenico, Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik, CALSAGA Network Partner
Around $11 billion is lost annually due to overall employee turnover, according…
The Californian Q3 2023 – Remembering Roy Rahn
Miscellaneous, The Californian, UncategorizedRemembering Roy Rahn
Kate Wallace, Association Manager
Longtime CALSAGA supporter Roy Rahn passed away in May. During his time with the association Roy served as Board Member, President and finally as Executive Director. Roy retired from…
The Californian Q3 2023 – How to Effectively Navigate Non-Exempt Employee Meal Break Compliance
Best Business Practices, LegalHow 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,…
The Californian Q3 2023 – Deviating from SCOTUS, California Supreme Court Has the Last Word on PAGA
LegalDeviating 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…
The Californian Q4 2019 – Regulation Corner
BSIS, Compliance, TrainingREGULATION CORNER
David Chandler, CALSAGA President
Do you have a copy of the certificate for Powers to Arrest training on file for all of your officers? If not, you are in violation of section 7583.6e2 of the Business and Professions…
The Californian Q2 2019 – Regulation Corner
Best Business Practices, BSIS, ComplianceREGULATION CORNER
David Chandler, CALSAGA President
As stated in section 7582.12 of the California Business and Professions Code, your license shall at all times be posted in a conspicuous place in the principal place of business of the…