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| Election Workers: How does your entity address this classification of temporary volunteer workers? |
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With the upcoming elections, it’s important to understand your entity’s determination on how to address any injuries or liability arising during the course of an Election Worker’s assignment. This may include training for the Supervisors or Team Leads at each polling location as to what forms to provide, if applicable, and to avoid misinformation being provided.
Has your entity determined how you wish to cover Election Workers should an injury and/or liability arise during the course of their assignment? Because Election Workers are unique, short-term, project specific (election period) and individuals hired to work various components of an election may or may not be considered an Employee for the purposes of workers’ compensation coverage. Election Workers may not fit into a one-size fits all given their various types of classifications, including but not limited to, volunteer with no pay, volunteer with stipend pay, extra-help with hourly pay, etc.
What are your options? One option is to adopt a Resolution indicating the governing body’s intention of whether to consider Election Workers as employees and provide workers’ compensation coverage. You may already have this in place and no further action may be warranted. Another option may be to specifically state they are not considered employees and not covered under workers’ compensation. In the latter option, the remedy for an injury occurring during their assignment could be subject to civil remedies.
We recommend deciding in advance by working with your entity’s Counsel so that the proper resolutions are either in place or an affirmative decision has been made to not cover volunteers meaning they would go through the tort claim process. For any questions, please reach out to Jen Hamelin. |
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| PRISM Presents a New Personal Lines Insurance Program Partner, InsureOne Premier Solution! |
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Employee retention continues to be a top priority for all California public agencies. Attracting and keeping employees happy means providing benefits that go beyond the status quo. Introducing InsureOne, your one and done employee personal lines coverage platform.
Available to all PRISM members, InsureOne represents the top personal lines insurance carriers in the nation. Their white glove (bi-lingual) concierge customer service assists employees in obtaining quality insurance quotes for important personal lines coverages (homeowners, auto, RV/trailer, boat, etc.). There is no cost to PRISM members to sponsor this platform. With InsureOne, you will be able to provide a new employee self-service platform that enhances employee engagement, with no cost to your agency.
Join us online January 31st at 10:00 a.m. to learn how to get started with the InsureOne platform! For additional questions, please reach out to Sidney DiDomenico at 916-850-7300. |
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| PRISM EAGLE Award Winner Spotlight - Placer County |
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PRISM's EAGLE (Exemplary Achievement in Government Leadership and Enrichment) Awards Program recognizes members for excellence in risk management. By recognizing professional contributions and achievements, PRISM promotes an atmosphere to encourage members to strive for excellence and innovation. Applicants were formally awarded back at the October PRISM Board of Director's meeting, and now we are spotlighting the winners for all of our member's benefit.
This month, we highlight Placer County, the winner of the EAGLE Award for Innovation and Excellence in Development and Implementation In Risk Management Programs, for their project "Road Show." Click here to watch the spotlight discussion with Cassandra Lashmett and Terry Butrym, and for any questions about the EAGLE Awards, please reach out to Maria Williams. |
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| Pass the Baton Mentorship Drop-In Hours |
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Tomorrow the Pass the Baton Mentorship Program is hosting its first monthly drop-in hour! Need advice? Need questions answered? Ask away! There will be a risk professional available to tend to any concern you may have.
Not familiar with PRISM's Pass the Baton Mentor Program? There is a wealth of information harnessed by experienced risk professionals, and there are many people who are new to the industry. Many people may not even know what questions to ask! The PBM Program is here to bridge that gap! Check out the PBM information page or feel free to reach out to Skylar Golding with your questions.
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