Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) Tag

Beginning July 1, 2015 a new law requires paid sick leave for employees who work 30 or more days. Sick leave accrues at the rate of one hour per every 30 hours worked and must be carried over if not used. This is important information...

Is it a legal requirement for your employees to undergo Sexual Harassment Training? In the State of California, it is required that businesses that employ over 50 employees perform at least 2 hours of Sexual Harassment Training for all of their supervisors and managers every 2 years! Also, when you hire a new...

Do you know how to handle the Final Paycheck of an employee who has not shown up to their shift? When an individual you employ does not come in to work, it is STILL YOUR RESPONSIBILITY as the business owner to ensure you attempt to communicate with him/her regarding his/her...

Would you like to know how having a Love Contract is essential to your business and minimizing Lawsuits/Claims? These are put in place to possibly reduce Sexual Harassment lawsuits/claims, which are increasing in occurrence these days, and include a large array of variables! Los Angeles-based labor attorney Alfred Landegger has graciously...

A complete Employee Handbook is an essential tool for business owners, used to enforce consistent procedures among your business' employees. It is very important to note, however, that an INCOMPLETE/INACCURATE Employee Handbook can seriously work against you, the business owner! This is why it is highly recommended to have your...

At Coopers Insurance Agency, our collective expertise and experts are here to give you the knowledge, tools and resources to increase your profits, reduce your costs and lower your risks for claims. That's why the one-minute "Tip of the Week" video series was created. Since we started these tips...

Does your business have a clear attendance policy? Have your employees all signed this agreement? When an employee does not show up to work their scheduled shift, the situation is more serious than just a missed work shift. Some of the most common reasons for lawsuits...