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Health care: ACA offers millions in wellness program incentives; How to qualify--and why
May 2013
Even before the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA) last summer, many employers were increasingly developing wellness programs for their workplaces. As the ACA begins rolling out at a quicker pace, those employers are well positioned to benefit from financial advantages the law makes available to employers with wellness programs. We'll explain why you should consider implementing a wellness program. . . . more
Featured resource: Checklist for launching an effective wellness program
May 2013
Employee wellness programs are picking up steam across the state as employers realize the numerous potential benefits, financial and otherwise. But a successful wellness program requires a solid foundation. . . . more
Online exclusive: Checklist for avoiding driving-related liability
CEA Online Exclusive March 2013
Workers who drive as part of their employment--even if all they do is drive to and from off-site meetings during the workday--can expose you to significant liability if they have an accident. To avoid liability, you need to identify drivers who could put you at risk and keep them off the road for work purposes. . . . more
Online Exclusive: Sample policy for seasonal and communicable diseases
CEA Online Exclusive February 2013
Every year in the United States, as many as one in five people falls ill with seasonal influenza. Twenty million suffer some form of stomach illness, or gastroenteritis, and more than a billion cases of the common cold strike each year. And, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, February is the peak month for the flu--which means you can expect increased absenteeism, scheduling headaches, and costly drops in productivity this month. . . . more
Online exclusive: Tips for busting your employees' holiday stress
CEA Online Exclusive December 2012
Fill in the blank: "It's the most ____________ time of the year." Did you say "wonderful"? Or did you, like many workers during the holidays, answer "stressful"? . . . more
Featured Resource: How Heart-Healthy Is Your Workplace?
May 2012
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Although employers may have little to no control over many factors affecting heart health--including workers' weight and overall health status, genetic heritage, and health behaviors like diet, exercise, and smoking--some conditions in your workplace may play a role. . . . more
Safety: Employer Sentenced to Prison After Worker's Death; Could You Be Criminally Liable for an Employee's Injury?
September 2011
Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) dating back to 2002. That year, the company was cited for not having a site safety plan. . . . more
Motor Vehicles: Federal Agencies Eye Work-Related Distracted Driving; How to Encourage Safety Behind the Wheel
The weather in the San Fernando Valley was clear on Sept. 12, 2008, as a northbound Metrolink train pulled away from the Chatsworth Station. Equipment on the train and on the tracks was working properly. Minutes later, though, the commuter train collided head-on with a southbound Union Pacific train. Both trains derailed, and 25 people were killed--including the engineer who operated the Metrolink train. Another 135 people were injured. . . . more
Child Labor: DOL Fines Cinemas for Child Labor Violations; Are You Using Your Minor Employees Properly?
June 2011
Younger employees can bring a welcome injection of energy and enthusiasm to a workplace. Of course, as three movie theater chains were recently reminded, they're also subject to numerous restrictions on the jobs and hours they can work. With school letting out soon and summer job season heating up, this is a good time to review the state and federal rules for employing minors. . . . more
Featured Resource: How to Keep Your Younger Workers Safe
June 2011
Many employers gladly rely on eager teen workers to fill their ranks, especially in the summer months. These new workers often command lower wages than adults would, but their inexperience can have other implications for the bottom line, too. . . . more
Checklist for Preventing Customer/Client Violence Against Workers
CEA Online Exclusive April 2011
The murder of an employee at Napa State Hospital last October highlighted problems at facilities designed for people with psychiatric disorders that increasingly are used to house disturbed criminals. . . . more
Checklist for Defensive Driving Programs
CEA Online Exclusive January 2011

In California, transportation-related injuries consistently rank as the leading cause of work-related accidental deaths.

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Motor Vehicles: R U Paying Attention? Helping Your Workers Reduce Their Distracted Driving and Save Lives
January 2011

Frank Ryan was the "cosmetic surgeon to the stars." Reality TV and tabloid star Heidi Montag, rocker Gene Simmons, and actor Lorenzo Lamas were walking advertisements for his skills.

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Checklist for Allowing Minor Employees to Drive
CEA Online Exclusive August 2010
Checklist for Allowing Minor Employees to Drive Federal and state law makes clear that minors cannot be employed for the sole purpose of driving a motor vehicle on highways or streets. . . . more
Bulletin: Online Exclusive: Checklist for Allowing Minor Employees to Drive
August 2010
Federal and state law makes clear that you can't employ minors for the sole purpose of driving a motor vehicle on the highways or streets. But minors who are 17-years-old can . . . more
Child Labor: DOL Releases Final Child Labor Regulations; Are You in Compliance with State and Federal Laws on Minor Workers?
August 2010
Employers have long relied on workers under the age of 18 to keep their businesses up and running. While minor workers often provide numerous benefits, they're also subject to a wide variety of restrictions and prohibitions. . . . more
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