HR | Tom Bone, Risk Insurance Advisor / Insurance Broker

Apr-07-2015

Wage & Hour Seminar: From Exemptions to Paystubs – Sacramento April 14th

Posted by Tom Bone wrote in Employment Practices , HR.

Wage and Hour issues continue to plague even the savviest of employers. Navigating through a multitude of often conflicting legal requirements is very tricky, and can lead to unanticipated financial liability for an employer.In this half-day seminar, a panel of leading experts will address compliance issues, the latest legal developments and common mistakes in the […]

Feb-23-2015

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Yours, Mine and Ours: Legal Issues Surrounding Personal and Employer Property

Posted by Tom Bone wrote in Employment Practices , HR.

To gain a clearer idea about who owns what and what you need to know, you can learn more Wednesday the 25th by attending this webinar. It starts at 11:45 a.m. and this is sponsored by the Sacramento Employer Advisory Council. The presenter will be Shauna Correia, who is an employment attorney with Weintraub Tobin […]

Feb-20-2015

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Tips for Avoiding Employee Lawsuits in 2015

Posted by Tom Bone wrote in Employment Practices , HR.

The Sacramento Employer Advisory Council (SEAC) recent newsletter has some helpful tips to help employers avoid lawsuits that may be caused from the workplace. The SEAC quarterly newsletter always presents useful and practical ways to help you to avoid employment issues before they happen and when they do, shares ideas about how to address them. […]

Jan-31-2015

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February 1st Is Here – So Are You Ready?

Posted by Tom Bone wrote in CEO , HR , OSHA Compliance.

Are you one of the many employers required to post their workers’ compensation data in order to comply with OSHA guidelines? If so, the deadline is February 1! I prepared a checklist to help you determine whether you need to post your data, and if so, how to do it correctly. I’ll be covering each […]

Jan-12-2015

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The New Year Brings New Employer Liabilities with AB 1897

Posted by Tom Bone wrote in CEO , Employment Practices , HR , Risk Check Lists.

AB 1897 was signed into law by California’s Governor Brown and became effective on January 1, 2015. This new legislation creates additional financial and legal liabilities when an employer contracts for labor. All employers need to understand the implications of this legislation in terms of staffing, financial obligations, and legal responsibilities. Three Things You Need […]

Nov-17-2014

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Supervisors & Your Bottom Line

Posted by Tom Bone wrote in Employment Practices , HR.

The supervisor’s role in operating a financially successful organization is an often-overlooked management issue. Think of the supervisor as a sergeant in the military: they train, lead, & manage the troops to get the mission accomplished. They’re practical, driven to get the job done, & usually know more about a business’s production details than the […]

Oct-17-2014

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Driving Dangerously?

Posted by Tom Bone wrote in HR , Risks N Threats Matter.

With the changing season, it is a good time to think about how we, and others who are behind the wheel for us, drive under differ weather conditions. In a recent newsletter, Risk Manager Charles Wilson, shares some facts about driving and reminds us how damaging Driving Dangerously can be. Charles briefs us about employer […]

Oct-07-2014

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Three Human Resource Issues that Leave Employers Vulnerable

Posted by Tom Bone wrote in CEO , Employment Practices , HR.

You may have noticed an increased number of articles in the local and national media about employment issues. Two recent articles—one in the New York Times and one in the Sacramento Business Journal—both discussed employment litigation and situations where employers create problems for themselves. Why is this becoming such a prevalent issue? The short answer […]

Oct-01-2014

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Seven Silent “Growth Killers” for Business

Posted by Tom Bone wrote in CEO , CFO , HR , Risk Check Lists.

The book Mighty Midsized Companies by Robert Sher provides a comprehensive review of seven “silent” issues that prevent mid-sized organizations from reaching their true potential. As a Risk Insurance Advisor to businesses, I found this book to be a helpful reminder of the challenges business leaders need to be more aware of—as well as how […]

Aug-11-2014

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Local & National Data Should Be a Wakeup Call to Employers

Posted by Tom Bone wrote in CEO , Employment Practices , HR.

Recent articles in the Sacramento Business Journal and the Wall Street Journal provided current insight to employers about how they potentially may be harmed by the increasing number of lawsuits involving Employee Leave & Accommodation Issues. Many times employers do not address the potential complications until the matter faces them and then there is a […]

May-17-2014

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Tuesday’s Tip from Tom: “How Does Voluntary Disability Insurance Affect Employers Worker’s Comp Claims?”

Posted by Tom Bone wrote in CEO , CFO , Employee Benefits , HR , Workers' Comp.

A major employee benefits insurance company has been promoting a survey that suggests when employers establish a voluntary disability insurance program for their employees, employers experience a reduction in the number of workers’ compensation insurance claims. This subject has been debated for some time, but I have yet to find credible research to confirm the […]

May-06-2014

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Tuesday’s Tip – What does Workers’ Compensation, Obesity, the American Medical Association and American’s with Disability Act have in Common?

Posted by Tom Bone wrote in CEO , CFO , Employment Practices , HR , Workers' Comp.

Brad Young, who is a Workers Comp Defense Attorney, in the Midwest wrote a recent article that should prepare us for the increased costs of injury claims here in California. We all know that obesity has become a national health issue and this disease, like others, is beginning to be an employer workers’ comp cost issue. […]

Apr-16-2014

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Tuesday’s Tip from Tom – Late Edition – What Results From Attorney Involvement in Workers’ Comp Claims?

Posted by Tom Bone wrote in CFO , HR , Leadership , Workers' Comp.

The annual data is out again – What Attorney involvement adds to workers’ comp claims Several articles have been written about the costs employers incur when injured employees seek legal representation to help the worker navigate through the workers’ comp system. Articles appeared in CFO.com and recently by Bradley Young a contributing author to Insurance […]

Apr-09-2014

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Tom’s Tuesday Tips – NSC Releases Latest Injury & Fatality Statistics & Trends

Posted by Tom Bone wrote in HR , Risks N Threats Matter.

The National Safety Council (NSC)recently released their 2014 edition of Injury Facts, a resource that details safety statistics and trends. According to this article, here are some surprising statistics for 2014. Their information addresses poisonings, cell phone use, texting, teen driving, and other areas. The information NSC provides is a sought after resource for employers, […]

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