The Trouble with Texting
October is National Ergonomics Month, and while many of us typically think of ergonomics in terms of our computer workstation set-up, there is an increasing trend of ergonomic problems associated with...
View Article2011 Human Resources Updates – Special Report
As we begin 2011, many employers are entering the new year with renewed, yet reserved, optimism. While unemployment remains unchanged, December sales figures beat all analysts predictions, Wall Street...
View ArticleWCIRB Announces Zero Increase to California Workers’ Compensation Premiums in...
As a follow up to our previous post about the overhauling of California’s workers’ compensation insurance system, the California WCIRB (Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau) voted to reflect a...
View ArticleDo Start-Ups Have the Same Safety Requirements as an Established Business?
With New Year’s resolutions fresh in everyone’s minds, January has historically been the most popular month for starting a new business. While many employment regulations only apply to businesses with...
View ArticleThe Six Steps to a Violence-Free Workplace. Step 1: Education
The statistics are alarming: approximately two million employees are the victims of workplace violence each year. Violence in the workplace occurs throughout the nation in all types of industries, and...
View ArticleWorkplace Fire Prevention: Work Safe to Work Happy
When an employer cares about its employees, it takes steps to ensure their health and safety. Business owners who are only motivated to do the bare minimum to pass OSHA safety inspections are less...
View ArticleCalifornia Workers’ Compensation Rates Likely to Increase Again in 2014
As we approach the last quarter of 2013, California employers may be facing another workers’ compensation premium increase in 2014. Conservative estimates range between a 7% - 9% increase, though...
View ArticleLori Noonan Assumes Role as Executive Director of CPE’s Risk Management Division
We are proud to announce that effective October 1, 2013, Lori Noonan assumed the role as Executive Director of CPEhr's Risk Management division. Noonan is relieving Walter Robinson, who held the...
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