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 topics [...]
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, we [...]
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 impacts [...]
We would like to notify you of some updates to the required labor law postings. Please review the information and links below. The updated posters should be printed and posted, replacing your existing California Pregnancy Disability Leave Notice (Your Rights and Obligations as a Pregnant Employee) and Cal OSHA’s Notice - [...]
Attention RMAP applicants! The full application for the Risk Management Accreditation Program has been posted to GSRMA’s website. A link is provide here for your convenience: RMAP Application 2019-2020 GSRMA member agencies can earn an award of up to 10% of their current year's contribution, subject to a maximum of [...]
California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board recently passed an emergency regulation for outdoor employees exposed to wildfire smoke. Employers will be required to provide respirators to workers exposed to unhealthy air. The new requirements specifically address fine particulate matter from wildfires. For more information, please click on the link [...]
As many now know, California passed several anti-harassment laws in 2018. The newly passed SB 1343 requires employers with 5 or more employees to provide harassment training to all employees (both supervisory and non-supervisory) by January 1, 2020. Volunteer fire fighters, part-time employees, temporary staff, as well as independent contractors [...]
Technology has revolutionized the way we do business. The variety of threats to our data and computer systems are a real and growing concern. What has your organization done to mitigate these risks? In order to update policies and implement data protection controls to prevent this disruption to your district’s [...]
One of the biggest exposures facing your entity is the handling of employees and employment-related issues. Employment-related claims are distracting, demoralizing and costly to organizations. However, they are mostly preventable. For this reason, GSRMA has provided members a Human Resources “HR” Hotline since 2011. The purpose is for vetted member [...]
California passed several anti-harassment laws in 2018. Specifically, SB 1343 requires employers with 5 or more employees to provide training to all employees (both supervisory and on-supervisor) by January 1, 2020. The new law requires employers with 5 or more employees conduct two hours of mandatory training for supervisors and [...]