AB 218 and Schools Excess Liability Fund (SELF)
For many years now, GSRMA has relied on Schools Excess Liability Fund (SELF) to provide excess general liability coverage for our school district members. As the largest provider of excess coverage to school entities in the State, SELF has historically provided coverage that provides high limits at a competitive [...]
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Schools
DOWNLOAD THE FAQ HERE Patricia Eyres, Managing Partner at Eyres Law Group, under the partnership with our excess carrier CSAC-EIA has produced a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic as it relates to Schools. In this FAQ, you will find sections covering a variety of topics such [...]
COVID-19 Frequently asked questions regarding public entities
DOWNLOAD THE FAQ HERE(UPDATED 03/30/2020) Patricia Eyres, Managing Partner at Eyres Law Group, under the partnership with our excess carrier CSAC-EIA has produced a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic as it relates to work practices. In this FAQ, you will find sections covering a variety of [...]
COVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation
We have researched extensively the question of how COVID-19 exposure should be handled in the California workers’ compensation system. While there may not be strong consensus among workers’ compensation experts on all aspects of this question, such exposures can be managed within current labor code guidelines. At this time, [...]
How One City is Using Fitness Trackers to Improve Employee Health and Wellness
Recently it was brought to our attention that one of our member cities, Orland, has implemented a fitness tracker program. Using funds they received from participating in our Risk Management Accreditation Program (reach out to Member Services, you can get up to 10% of your yearly contribution back!) they [...]
Annual OSHA 300A Reminder
Per OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting requirements, Saturday, February 1, 2020 is the deadline to tabulate your annual OSHA Log Summary (OSHA Form 300A) and post it in a common area where notices to employees are usually posted. This is the summary only (300A), not the OSHA [...]
UPDATE: Assembly Bill 218 to take effect January 1, 2020
On January 1, 2020 Assembly Bill 218 will take effect in the State of California. This bill increases the statute of limitations related to third party civil suits in childhood sexual assault cases. Golden State Risk Management Authority (GSRMA) is committed to helping our members navigate and mitigate the [...]
UPDATE: Labor Law Posters Coming Soon
SHIPPING UPDATE: We have been advised that the estimated date of shipment for the 2020 Labor Law Posters is January 10, 2020. To assist our members with their compliance with State and Federal law, we provide the employee labor law posters for little or no cost. We have made a [...]
15th GSRMA Annual Conference is a wrap!
The 15th GSRMA Annual Conference is a wrap! This year’s theme, “Vision”, is defined as the “the faculty or state of being able to see, or the ability to think about or plan for the future with imagination and wisdom.” The word, and its definition, embodies our goal for our [...]
Madera Cemetery District Receives National Recognition
Congratulations to Madera Cemetery District for being selected as a 2019 American Cemetery Excellence award runner-up! American Cemetery & Cremation magazine highlighted this GSRMA member cemetery in their November 2019 issue along with cemeteries in New Orleans and Santiago, Chile. The article gives an excellent historical overview of the district [...]