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FEHA Update: Navigating Employer Restrictions on Requiring Driver's Licenses During Recruitment and Hiring
Posted by Katie Mola in Legal Eye
January 22, 2025

Effective January 1, 2025, SB 1100 amends the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to limit when employers can require a driver’s license in job advertisements and during the recruitment process. According to the bill’s author, unnecessary driver’s license requirements create barriers for Californians who do not drive. SB 1100 aims to promote equitable access to employment by prohibiting such requirements unless a two-part test is met.

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Workers' Compensation – Reporting Losses, Guidance & Coverage Reminders
Posted by Jennifer Hamelin in Workers' Compensation
January 22, 2025

As many of our members have deployed personnel to assist with the L.A. Fires, we wanted to provide a few friendly reminders should any of your employees sustain an injury during the scope of their employment.

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Title IX Update: 2024 Regulations Vacated, School Districts Must Revert to 2020 Regulations
Posted by Scarlett Sadler
January 17, 2025

A recent federal court ruling on January 9, 2025, vacated the 2024 Title IX Regulations nationwide. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has confirmed that schools must revert to the 2020 Title IX Regulations, as outlined in their Title IX and Sex Discrimination Overview.

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Cal/OSHA Resources for New Lead Standards
Posted by John Nichols in Risk Control
January 16, 2025

At its February 15, 2024 Board Meeting, the California Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards Board approved significant revisions to their lead standards, General Industry and Construction Safety Orders. The revised standards became effective January 1, 2025.

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ARM and CPCU - Study Group & Live Session Resources
Posted by Skylar Golding

The ARM Designation is the gold standard in the risk management industry, providing critical education to equip student with tools and expertise required to excel in Risk Management roles.

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Wildfire Resources
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Risk Control
January 08, 2025

Compilation of various PRISM resources, links, and information for members affected by Wildfires.

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Update to Required Workplace Postings
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Risk Control
December 23, 2024

As we approach the beginning of a new calendar year, we are all busy ensuring our agencies are poised for success. This year, along with all the other work that needs to be done – be sure to prioritize updating the required employment notices. This blog will provide a summary of the key changes taking effect this January. 

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Meet the New Employment Lawyers
Posted by Anthony D'Lallo
December 11, 2024

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Ralph M. Brown Act: What Local Agencies Need to Know About Recent Amendments Before January 2025
Posted by Katie Mola in Legislation
November 06, 2024

Governor Newsom signed four bills in September amending the Ralph M. Brown Act, all of which become effective on January 1, 2025. The amendments provide notable updates to how local entities must conduct their meetings, and may require adjusted procedures for closed sessions, remote participation, and emergency notifications. Read more about these changes here.

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Navigating AI Integration in California Schools: Insights from the DOE Toolkit and CDE Initiatives
Posted by Scarlett Sadler
October 31, 2024

This toolkit implements recommendations from the DOE’s May 2023 report, Artificial Intelligence in the Future of Teaching and Learning, offering crucial guidance for the effective use of AI in educational settings. It addresses essential topics including; privacy, civil rights, accessibility, and strategies for planning AI integration.

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