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A GM wakes from a terrible dream; a nightmare that his Club had just been levied a whopping $15 million lawsuit for sexual harassment. It was no dream for the Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach, California, where a female beverage cart attendant is suing the club for “failing to protect her from harassment […]

1. Increased employee engagement Organizational culture is driven by purpose and clear expectations. This motivates and inspires employees to be more engaged and interact with others. It also leads to high levels of workforce engagement, which drives productivity. 2. Decreased turnover People who feel valued and respected are less likely to leave it. It’s essential […]

      As we head into the fall season, now is the time to take a look at what we have found to be the most common mistakes employers make when dealing with their employees.       How many are on your checklist? Pre-employment mistakes 1.     Failure to conduct adequate background checks on potential employees. 2.     Inconsistent […]

      The Rolling Stones famously sang about how “Time Is On My Side,” and that’s pretty much the case, unless you fail to record and maintain accurate time records for your employees under California law. As an employer, it’s on you to make sure your workers aren’t abusing the system whenever they clock in or […]

      “Hello. I’m from OSHA and I am here to help you.”      If you own or operate a private club, chances are very good you’ve heard these dreaded words before. Next to, “Hello. I’m from the Internal Revenue Service,” there are few greetings more inclined to make your knees weak. But it doesn’t have to […]

      Private Club GMs certainly have enough on their minds to keep them up at night; what with staffing issues, grounds maintenance; HR challenges, etc. But probably the one thing they don’t think about—but certainly should—is whether or not they have enough insurance in place should a disaster befall their Club. And it’s doubtful that […]

As the coronavirus quarantine begins to lift state by state and businesses are allowed to reopen, they will be faced with an unprecedented business environment. And not to be over-looked is the management of their business insurance program. It is important that estimates-based on pre-quarantine operational exposures are reviewed carefully in view of current business […]

Happy New Year! It’s perfect time for companies to conduct a California employment law practices audit to ensure that policies are compliant, managers are properly trained, and the company is maintaining the required records for the necessary length of time. Here are five topics to review in conducting an audit and a few suggested questions […]

Wildfires are a global issue, with new record-setting events occurring over the last several years. The growth in frequency and severity of wildfires can be attributed in part to an ever-increasing population and subsequent expansion of urban areas and human activity into wildlands. This zone of transition between wildland and human-developed land is termed the […]

This is a webinar to discuss the changing legal and risk landscape for employers surrounding COVID-19. We discuss the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Essential Industries, the Warn Act, Safety and other compliance and resources for employers.  This overview not only provides updates but some best practices for prevention and wellness for organizations.