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CDC UPDATES DEFINITION OF CLOSE CONTACT FOR COVID-19 The CDC recently updated their definition of “close contact”. The new definition was updated on October 21, 2020 and states: Someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period* starting from 2 days […]

This article is brought to you with information from our friends at HR|Bizz On September 17, 2020, two new pieces of legislation that affect how employers address COVID-19 in the workplace were passed. One is Assembly Bill 685 (AB685), which aims to better protect non-remote employees from COVID-19 exposure and allows California to track COVID-19 cases

Moving Into Tier Two – The Red Tier: What Restrictions Have Been Lifted As of Tuesday, October 6, 2020, COVID-19 stats continue to improve in Ventura County which has allowed our county, and other counties in California, to move into the less-restrictive Red Tier/Tier Two, under the restrictions set in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy.

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! As of April 1, 2020, Barkley Risk Management & Insurance is now a part of the Alera Group. Why are we so excited? Being a part of the Alera Group gives us the opportunity to give back to our clients even more! Who is Alera?

Community. What does it mean? com·mu·ni·ty: 1. a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. 2. a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. Has anyone else felt even closer to their community despite having to shelter in place?

The health and safety of our clients and partners is our top priority as well as the continued success of your company and our communities. We have put together a thoughtful list of some important resources to assist you during these trying times of the Coronavirus outbreak. We will update and release more information as

Coronavirus Update – What You Need To Know The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is all over the news and is a clear cause for concern globally.  As the situation evolves, it is important to know the facts and stay up-to-date on the latest information.  You and your employees may have questions and concerns on the

Good Afternoon, Please see below for an important update from our friends at HRBIZZ on the new I-9 Form. Today, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an updated form I-9 that is effective January 31, 2020.  While USCIS is allowing employers a three-month grace period, during which the old form (dated 07/17/2017) may be used, we recommend using

2020 is here, which means new rules and regulations are in store.  OSHA is no exception.  Just as we have seen in the past, our friends at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration have increased their fine amounts for 2020.  Lucky us! The new maximum civil penalty is $13,494. That’s a $234 increase from last year,