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D&O Insurance Policies Are Essential in Cannabis.
Cannabis businesses run a higher risk of facing a “D&O claim,” or a lawsuit aimed directly at the directors and officers of the company rather than at the company itself. While directors and officers of cannabis-touching companies may no longer have to worry about losing their freedom for choosing to work in the industry, they still have to worry about
Preventing a Hostile Workplace.
Today we’re re-sharing this important article by David Lesser, CEO of Numina. IS YOUR TEAM BEING STRAIGHT WITH YOU? Workplace hostility is in the news again. Enlightened bosses want to understand what people are experiencing and often ask us to interview key members of their teams. Almost always, there is something withheld. Members of the team will tell us things
Colorado cannabis firm takes pay issue to US Supreme Court
“The closely watched case could have broad implications on how state-legal marijuana businesses compensate employees.” https://mjbizdaily.com/colorado-cannabis-firm-appeals-to-us-supreme-court-over-overtime-pay/
Working Safely Outdoors
Focus Groups: All Employers Who Should Attend: Managers, Supervisors, Owners, Human Resources Webinar – 60 minute PowerPoint COST: Free This 1 hour webinar will cover all aspects of OSHA safety requirements in working outdoors and will include heat stress, weather conditions, farming, off-road driving, and other safety requirements.
How to Address Employee Personal Hygiene Issues
Focus Groups: All Employers Who Should Attend: Managers, Supervisors, Owners, Human Resources Webinar – 30 minute PowerPoint COST: Non-Clients $49.00, HRI Clients, GGRA, & PACE are Free (with coupon code) Employees with body odor can cause a disruption in the workplace; other employees may feel uncomfortable and, in extreme cases, be unable to perform their jobs. Employees may also begin
Employee Dress Code and Employer Compliance
Focus Groups: All Employers Who Should Attend: Managers, Supervisors, Owners, Human Resources Webinar – 30 minute PowerPoint COST: Non-Clients $49.00, HRI Clients, GGRA, & PACE are Free (with coupon code) Taking the awkwardness out of addressing an employee who dresses inappropriately. Adding a dress code policy to your employee handbook will not only make it easier to address employees who
” Workplace Violence/Active Shooter Training – What Employers Need to Know”
On April 12th at 1:00 pm, we will be doing one of our most-attended webinars this year, ” Workplace Violence/Active Shooter Training – What Employers Need to Know”. As you already know, this is a very hot topic and highly litigious area for all employers. For more details, see our website at www.strattonagency.com of contact an HR Representative at 925-556-4404 for more
Update on the 2018 Flu Season – What Employers Need to know
As of 1/5/18, there have been 28 flu-related deaths under age 65; As of 1/17/18, there have been 42 flu-related deaths under the age of 65; What is mainly circulating this year is the H3N2 and tends too cause more severe disease; As of 1/17/18, at least 3,269 people in the state have tested positive for the flu, however it
Reminder! California Employers Must Provide Notice of the Federal and California Earned Income Tax Credit
California employers should remember that they must revise their notice to employees regarding the federal Earned Income Tax Notice to include California’s version of it. Effective January 1, 2017, employers must revise their notice to employees regarding the earned income tax credit when issuing W-2 or 1099 forms. If you should have any questions, please contact your HR Representative at 925-556-4404.
Oregon marijuana retailers busted in underage-sales sting
Nearly 20% of Oregon’s state-licensed marijuana retailers in a recent undercover operation sold cannabis to buyers younger than 21 during in December, authorities said.