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The Californian 2021 Q1 – WHY YOUR SECURITY COMPANY SHOULD BE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF WOTC FILING
MiscellaneousWHY YOUR SECURITY COMPANY SHOULD BE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF WOTC FILING
Jeff Davis, TEAM Software, CALSAGA Network Partner
Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and how to apply it to your business could mean significant savings on your…

The Californian 2021 Q1 – NEW FEDERAL RELIEF BILL LETS EMPLOYERS OFF THE HOOK: FFCRA COVID-19 PAID LEAVE OBLIGATIONS HAVE EXPIRED
COVID 19NEW FEDERAL RELIEF BILL LETS EMPLOYERS OFF THE HOOK: FFCRA COVID-19 PAID LEAVE OBLIGATIONS HAVE EXPIRED
Ki Lin Tay, Esq.and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq., Bradley & Gmelich, CALSAGA Legal Advisor
The Families First Coronavirus Response…

Breaking News: Regional Stay-At-Home Order Lifted
UncategorizedBreaking News Regarding COVID-19
Today Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the California Department of Public Health has ended the regional Stay-at-Home order which was announced in December. The state will now revert to the Blueprint tier…

Updates and Training Opportunities
UncategorizedWe hope that your 2021 is off to a great start.
Keep reading for important updates and training opportunities.
Vaccine Distribution
As we reported last month, CALSAGA President David Chandler made a formal request to Governor Gavin Newsom…

Important Year-End Reminder
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As an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information for your business. Please review the information below from Jaimee Wellerstein of CALSAGA Legal Advisor Bradley & Gmelich and Anne Laguzza of CALSAGA Network Partner…

Breaking: Regional Stay at Home Order Announced
UncategorizedBreaking News Regarding COVID-19
On Thursday, December 3rd Governor Gavin Newsom announced a Regional Stay at Home Order. The order will go into effect within 48 hours in regions with less than 15% ICU availability. As of today, the order…




The 2020 Fourth Quarter Edition of The Californian is Now Available
UncategorizedThe 2020 fourth quarter edition of The Californian: The Quarterly Newsletter of CALSAGA is now available!
Click here to read The Californian.

The Californian 2020 Q4 – CALIFORNIA ENACTS MANDATORY COVID-19 NOTICE AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
COVID 19CALIFORNIA ENACTS MANDATORY COVID-19 NOTICE AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Ki Lin Tay, Esq.and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq., Bradley & Gmelich, CALSAGA Legal Advisor
On September 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed another COVID-19…

The Californian 2020 Q4 – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CALIFORNIA WORK BREAK LAWS
Best Business Practices, Human ResourcesWHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CALIFORNIA WORK BREAK LAWS
Debbie Howlett, TrackTik, Network Partner
While many security companies recognize that hungry and tired security officers aren’t at their most productive, providing meal or rest breaks…

The Californian 2020 Q4 – BENEFITS OF ONLINE TRAINING FOR SECURITY OFFICERS
TrainingBENEFITS OF ONLINE TRAINING FOR SECURITY OFFICERS
Armand Adkins, GuardsLink
Traditional methods of training were confined to four walls, where a room full of participants would listen to a facilitator who stood at the front of the class. …

The Californian 2020 Q4 – THREE WAYS YOUR SOFTWARE SHOULD SUPPORT MEAL AND REST BREAK COMPLIANCE
Human Resources, TechnologyTHREE WAYS YOUR SOFTWARE SHOULD SUPPORT MEAL AND REST BREAK COMPLIANCE
Team Software, Network Partner
By capturing electronic timekeeping data with your software, you’re able to catch and prevent violations before they happen — something…

The Californian 2020 Q4 – HOW TO WIN IN-HOUSE CONTRACTS AS A PRIVATE SECURITY COMPANY
MiscellaneousHOW TO WIN IN-HOUSE CONTRACTS AS A PRIVATE SECURITY COMPANY
Chris Anderson, Industry Expert, Thinkcurity, Silvertrac, Network Partner
For a long time, the contract security industry has faced fierce competition. A limited number of large…

The Californian 2020 Q4 – SB 1159 – REPORTING WC CLAIMS WHETHER WORK-RELATED OR NOT!
Human ResourcesSB 1159 - REPORTING WC CLAIMS WHETHER WORK-RELATED OR NOT!
Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, Preferred Broker
Credit needs to be given to the CALSAGA staff and President David Chandler for their ability to put together a great virtual conference…

Annual Conference Recap and Election Announcement
UncategorizedThe 2020 Annual Conference was definitely different from any that CALSAGA has held. The decision to hold the conference in a virtual format was made as a safety precaution for our attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, staff and the public.
We…

Employer Update
UncategorizedAs an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information for your business. Please review the following important communication from CALSAGA's Legal Advisor Bradley & Gmelich LLP_
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Election Timeline
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NOTICE OF CALSAGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS:
CALSAGA is pleased to announce that the nominations period is now open for members who are interested in serving on the 2021-2022 CALSAGA Board of Directors. Elected Board Members will…