CALSAGA Blog
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – ACTIONABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE EMPLOYEE RETENTION
UncategorizedACTIONABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE EMPLOYEE RETENTION
Jill Davie, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
Security contractors continue to face the challenge of a shrinking, very competitive labor force, which can be combated…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – GUARDING OVERTIME: NAVIGATING STATE LAWS AND ELIMINATING NON-BILLABLE HOURS
UncategorizedGUARDING OVERTIME: NAVIGATING STATE LAWS AND ELIMINATING NON-BILLABLE HOURS
Jeff DiDomenico, Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik, CALSAGA Network Partner
In California’s security industry, overtime management is more than just a compliance challenge—it's…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – CUT TURNOVER AND BOOST SAVINGS: HOW SECTION 125 CAN HELP GUARD COMPANIES KEEP STAFF, SAVE ON TAXES AND REDUCE THEIR WORKERS COMP PREMIUMS
Uncategorized CUT TURNOVER AND BOOST SAVINGS: HOW SECTION 125 CAN HELP GUARD COMPANIES KEEP STAFF, SAVE ON TAXES AND REDUCE THEIR WORKERS COMP PREMIUMS
Rick Knight, Business Link Solutions, CALSAGA Associate Member
According to many industry publications,…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – INSURANCE CARRIERS AND SECURITY GUARD CONTRACTS: KEY CONSIDERATIONS
UncategorizedINSURANCE CARRIERS AND SECURITY GUARD CONTRACTS: KEY CONSIDERATIONS
Shaun Kelly & John Koskinen, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker
Introducing John Koskinen
Hello everyone,
I’m John Koskinen, and I’m excited to introduce…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – SIMPLIFYING THE OFFICER BODY CAMERA EXPERIENCE: BUYING CONSIDERATIONS
UncategorizedSimplifying The Officer Body Camera Experience: Buying Considerations
Jojo Tran, Telepath Corporation, CALSAGA Associate Member
Picture this: a typical uniformed security officer carries radio, remote speaker microphone, baton, pepper spray,…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – GOOD NEWS FOR CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS – PAGA REFORM IS HERE!
UncategorizedGood News for California Employers - PAGA Reform Is Here!
Jaimee Wellerstein, Esq., Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein, LLP, CALSAGA Legal Advisor
California employers can breathe a sigh of relief (for once)! On June 27, 2024, California…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – IS YOUR SECURITY GUARD COMPANY LEAVING DOLLARS ON THE TABLE? (AND THE 2 REASONS WHY YOU CAN’T KEEP QUALITY GUARDS AT YOUR COMPANY)
UncategorizedIs Your Security Guard Company Leaving Dollars On The Table?
(And The 2 Reasons Why You Can’t Keep Quality Guards At Your Company)
Ken DuBose, Business Link Solutions, CALSAGA Associate Member
Many articles in Security Guard Trade Magazines,…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – NAVIGATING CALIFORNIA’S UPDATED SICK TIME POLICY WITH EASE
UncategorizedNavigating California's Updated Sick Time Policy with Ease
Jordan Wallach, Belfry Software, CALSAGA Associate Member
Managing paid sick leave in the security industry can be complex. Staying up-to-date on state laws is critical to maintain…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
UncategorizedCALSAGA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Ashlee Cervantes, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Chair
The CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is delighted to feature MPS Security in this quarter's Membership Spotlight. MPS Security offers an extensive range of services,…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – HOW A 24/7 DISPATCH SERVICE REVOLUTIONIZED MY ROLE AS A HIGH-LEVEL MANAGER IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY
UncategorizedHow a 24/7 Dispatch Service Revolutionized My Role as a High-Level Manager in the Security Industry
Jacqueline King, Guardian Secure Solutions LLC, CALSAGA Member
As a high-level manager in a security company that operates around the clock,…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – APPLYING EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY
UncategorizedApplying Employee Incentive Programs in the Security Industry
Chris Shumaker, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
Although United States employers added 206,000 jobs to the economy, the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, reported…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY
UncategorizedPrivate Equity Investments in the Security Industry
Joe Yacano, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
Private equity firms that specialize in buying and managing companies before selling them for a profit have shown increased…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – CAL/OSHA’S NEW INDOOR HEAT REGULATIONS WAS APPROVED 7-23-24 & WENT INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY
UncategorizedCal/OSHA’s New Indoor Heat Regulations Was Approved 7-23-24 and Went Into Effect Immediately
Shaun Kelly, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker
Hope everyone is doing well and staying cool.
Change is inevitable!
Cal/OSHA’s new…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – SECURITY GUARD BREAK: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS & HOW TO MITIGATE COMPLIANCE CHALLENGES
UncategorizedSecurity Guard Breaks: Legal Requirements & How to Mitigate Compliance Challenges
Jeff DiDomenico, VP Business Development & Strategy, Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik
Companies are facing a surge in lawsuits for failing to correctly…
Good News for California Employers – PAGA Reform Is Here!
UncategorizedEarlier this year CALSAGA made a contribution of $100,000 to join with other industry associations and chambers of commerce to support FixPAGA.
Please see information below from CALSAGA Legal Advisor Bradley, Glemich + Wellerstein, LLP with…
Is Your Security Company Ready For The California Healthcare Workers Minimum Wage Increase?
Legal, Legislative UpdateThe Californian 2024 Q2 – Member Spotlight: Fisotec Security
UncategorizedMember Spotlight: Fisotec Security
Ashlee Cervantes, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Chair
The CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is proud to spotlight one of our very own this quarter, Fisotec Security Inc.
Fisotec is not only one of CALSAGA’s…
The Californian 2024 Q2 – FROM COMPLEXITY TO CLARITY: CLEAERING THE HURDLES OF PAYROLL
UncategorizedFrom Complexity to Clarity: Clearing the Hurdles of Payroll
Jordan Wallach, Belfry Software, Associate Member
Handling payroll in the security industry is notoriously complicated.
Each contract is different, with pay rates that could…
The Californian 2024 Q2 – ENSURING PAY DATA REPORTING COMPLIANCE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
UncategorizedEnsuring Pay Data Reporting Compliance Through Technology
Jeff DiDomenico, Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik, Network Partner
California employers must take note of new legislation around employee pay data that could come with fines if they…