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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…
The Californian 2024 Q2 – WOMEN IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY: TRENDS, CHALLENGES & ADVICE
UncategorizedWomen In the Security Industry: Trends, Challenges and Advice
Jill Davie, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
For security employers in today’s market, it’s important to understand the labor pool to encourage diversity…
The Californian 2024 Q2 – MARKET TRENDS FOR SECURITY CONTRACTORS
UncategorizedMarket Trends for Security Contractors
Carissa Gappa, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
Employers in the security industry can gain a competitive advantage by integrating market research, global economic outlooks, and industry-specific…
The Californian 2024 Q2 – SB 553 – WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PLAN
UncategorizedSB 553 – WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PLAN
Shaun Kelly, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker
It is every employers’ priority to provide a safe workplace environment. Now with SB 553, California employers are mandated to implement…
The Californian 2024 Q1 – SURVIVING THE “QUALITY OF EARNINGS REPORT” WHEN SELLING A MANNED GUARDING COMPANY
Best Business PracticesSURVIVING THE "QUALITY OF EARNINGS REPORT" WHEN SELLING A MANNED GUARDING COMPANY
Bob Perry, Robert H. Perry & Associates, Incorporated
Private Equity’s large commitment to the U.S. manned guarding space has been very good for owners…
The Californian 2024 Q1 – OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE RETENTION & HIRING
Best Business Practices, Recruitment and RetentionOPPORTUNITIES 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
TechnologyBENEFITTING 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, Assured Partners , 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…