How to Reduce the Chances of Dying in a Car Accident
How to Reduce the Chances of Dying in a Car Accident
In 2022, over 3900 people died and more than 277,000 were injured in California automobile accidents. It is one of the deadliest years on record.
Distracted driving consistently ranks at the top of the list of most the common causes of fatal and non-fatal car crashes (closely followed by driving under the influence, speeding, and reckless driving).
How to Respond in an Active Assailant Incident
How to Respond in an Active Assailant Incident
The FBI classifies a mass shooting as an incident involving three or more people murdered with guns. You might have had violence training at work or school, but have you planned for an attack in a public location?
According to the FBI report:
DOT Amends Federal Drug Testing Rule to Include Oral Tests
DOT Amends Federal Drug Testing Rule to Include Oral Tests
On May 2, 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule amending its regulated drug testing program to include oral fluid testing. The DOT states that this additional methodology for drug testing will give employers a choice that will help combat employee cheating on urine drug tests and provide a less intrusive means of achieving the safety goals of the program.
What You Should Know About Ozempic
What You Should Know About Ozempic
Ozempic is an injectable prescription medication to help adults with Type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar. Although it’s not approved as a weight-loss drug, people without Type 2 diabetes have begun using Ozempic off-label for this purpose. While some health care providers may be prescribing Ozempic for patients whose goal is to lose weight, the drug’s manufacturer does not promote, suggest, or encourage off-label use of this medication.
California's New "Bereavement Leave" Law
California's New "Bereavement Leave" Law
Effective January, 2023, California implemented new employee bereavement rights. The new law requires all CA employers with 5 or more employees to grant a 5-day “bereavement” leave for immediate family members. This includes a spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, or parent-in-law. In addition, an employer may voluntarily allow bereavement leave to be taken upon the death of another person with whom the employee has a relationship.
ADA Reasonable Accommodation Checklist
ADA Reasonable Accommodation Checklist
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities, except when the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the employer’s business.