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Sexual Abuse Awareness

No one ever wants a child or client to be harmed. Sometimes, however, we can miss child safety keys and best practices. We suggest that employer will educate himself on effective, efficient, and inexpensive tools one can use to reduce the risk of sexual abuse in his company. In particular, we want to bring your attention to the following topics: The definition of sexual abuse Common errors and misconceptions related to sexual abuse and sexual abusers Abuser characteristics Grooming process (grooming children and gatekeepers) Common grooming behaviors Peer on peer abuse Impact on children – long and short term Reporting responsibilities –… Read More »Sexual Abuse Awareness

Health Care Spending Law in San Francisco

Under the 2006 law, employers with 100 or more employees are required to spend $2.20 per hour per covered employee on health care, while employers with between 20 and 99 employees must spend $1.46 per hour. Employers with fewer than 20 employees are exempt. Elements of the controversial spending law had been feverishly debated among city legislators until late last year, when the city’s Board of Supervisors approved a measure requiring money contributed to health reimbursement arrangements to be made available to active employees up to 24 months after the contribution. Most employers, though, meet the spending requirement by paying… Read More »Health Care Spending Law in San Francisco

Renters Insurance Quotes

Protect your belongings for as little as 57 cents a day Chances are your landlord’s insurance won’t cover your personal property if there’s a fire or break-in. By getting renters insurance for as little as $0.57/day, you can protect your belongings and help make sure you can replace them if something happens. When you get renters insurance through Paperless Insurance Services, you’ll be able to: ► Save time — you’ll receive instant multiple quotes within minutes. ► Find affordable rates — choose from several options (coverage and carriers) ► Buy easily — purchase online or over the phone. ► Save even… Read More »Renters Insurance Quotes

Electric Highway On Its Way

The stretch of 160 miles of Interstate 5 served by eight stations marks the next big step in developing an infrastructure that until now has been limited primarily to chargers in homes and workplaces. The stations go from the California border north to the Oregon city of Cottage Grove and are located at gas stations, restaurants and motels just off the nation’s second-busiest interstate. One is at an inn that was once a stage coach stop. Spaced about every 25 miles, the stations allow a Nissan Leaf with a range of about 70 miles to miss one and still make it to… Read More »Electric Highway On Its Way

Paperless Insurance Now Offers Coverage in New York

SAN FRANCISCO-based independent insurance brokerage Paperless Insurance Services (PIS INC), Inc. has started offering business insurance products in the State of New York, PIS INC announced Thursday. PIS INC will be using their website as the marketing and underwriting base in the State if New York CFO Diana Motseniat said in her announcement. Paperless Insurance also announced that it is in the process of starting operations in the State of Texas. “Starting operations in New York is vital to the continued expansion of our U.S. platform to complement our strong position and build a truly unified small business insurance platform,”… Read More »Paperless Insurance Now Offers Coverage in New York

Federal Unemployment Insurance Cut in Half

The House of Representatives passed HR 3630. This is an omnibus measure that contains a variety of items. Among them are the following: It would reduce unemployment benefits by one half cutting them from 99 to 59 weeks. It would let the last leg of federal unemployment insurance extension, 13 to 20 weeks to expire. This would impact the states with the highest rates of unemployment. It would require means testing of workers based on income. There would be a $5.00 charge for each reemployment. Waivers would be granted for workforce programs. States would be allowed leeway in Non Reduction… Read More »Federal Unemployment Insurance Cut in Half

Congratulations Notary 94121

Our friends @ Notary 94121 have received 2011 San Francisco Award U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement NEW YORK, NY, December 14, 2011 — Notary 94121 has been selected for the 2011 San Francisco Award in the Notary Public Services category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to… Read More »Congratulations Notary 94121

Workers Compensation Statute of Limitations Explained

A workers compensation statute of limitations is a regulation in a common law legal system that sets the maximum time after an event that legal proceedings based on that event may be initiated. For example, such legal proceedings may involve claim subrogation or premium collection. California’s statute of limitations for collecting unpaid insurance premiums begins once an insurer has sent its final audit bill to the policyholder, and continues for 3 years. In a unanimous opinion, the court said the California State Compensation Insurance Fund could collect on $1 million in workers compensation premiums owed by building contractor, even though… Read More »Workers Compensation Statute of Limitations Explained

San Francisco Health Fee to Rise

Employers with workers in San Francisco must pay more next year to comply with the city’s health care spending law. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2012, employers with 100 or more employees in San Francisco will be required to spend $2.20 per hour per covered employee on health care, up from $2.06 in 2011. Employers with 20 through 99 employees will have to spend at least $1.46 per hour, up from $1.37, city officials announced last week. Employers with fewer than 20 employees are exempt from the requirement, which uses the funds generated to provide medical services to the uninsured. Premiums,… Read More »San Francisco Health Fee to Rise