Industry News
Staying Safe in the Heat: Preventing Heat Illness for Employees
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
As we enter into the summer months, warm weather conditions create a new level of risk for employers. High temperatures and greater sun exposure can pose a danger to employees working both outdoors and indoors. Proper heat protection and preparation are necessary to keep employees safe.
Well‑Being at Work: Observing Mental Health Awareness Month
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Since 1949, May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a time to raise awareness on mental health and share resources within your organization.
New State Overview Screen in the RM365 HRAdvantage™ Portal
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Staying in compliance with state laws is key to an organization’s success. Rancho Mesa’s RM365 HRAdvantage™ portal is making compliance easier for business owners and HR managers through the new State Overview screen.
FMLA Made Easier: Tools and Resources for Employers Navigating Leave Laws
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows qualifying employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year, while maintaining job protection and healthcare benefits.
Staying Compliant: Updating Your Human Resources Policies
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
In today’s rapidly changing legal landscape, it is more important than ever to ensure your company’s policies and procedures are kept up-to-date. Updating your employee handbook is a vital step in ensuring employees are aware of new policies and understand what is expected of them.
California Rainy Season Offers Online Training Opportunity for Employees
Author, Megan Lockhart, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Californians have experienced record storms this year along with other parts of the United States. However, with Spring on the horizon, construction companies are preparing for rainier months still ahead. When job sites close due to rain and flooding, it's a good opportunity for employees to use that time to revisit safety and operational skills with online training.
How to Strategically Grow Your Construction Company
Author, Casey Craig, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
One of the biggest ongoing challenges in the construction industry today is hiring and retaining quality employees that can help build on a company’s foundation. Growing a construction company in a sustainable way through internal promotions while also integrating new hires can separate one company from its competitors.
Important Updates to Minimum Wage Policies for 2023
Author, Megan Lockhart, Media Communications and Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
As businesses ring in the New Year, it is important for owners to note some key changes to state and local wage policies taking effect January 1, 2023.
Employers Adapt to New Pay Transparency Requirements
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications & Client Services Specialist, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Pay transparency is becoming more common for companies, especially as laws are being passed making variations of it a requirement. Pay transparency is the idea that employers should be open, or transparent, about what they pay their employees, and how they decide on compensation for specific roles.
Can Employers Mandate a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy?
Author, Sam Brown, Vice President of the Human Services Group, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
As COVID-19 vaccinations become more available and the positive results of our efforts are realized, employers may ask how this impacts the workforce and a full-scale return to the workplace. More specifically, they may ask if an employer can mandate a COVID-19 vaccination policy.
The Heart of Rancho Mesa
Author, Daniel Frazee, Executive Vice President, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
If you are reading this article, listening to our podcasts, and taking advantage of the meaningful risk management content we share weekly, you and your business likely find some degree of value in what is produced. While much of this content originates from our Media Communications Group, they, with other Rancho Mesa family members join together as the backbone of our operation.
CAL/OSHA Adopts Written COVID-19 Prevention Plan
Author, Emily Marasso, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurances Services, Inc.
On November 19, 2020, California’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board adopted temporary emergency standards to protect workers from COVID-19. These standards are expected to go into effect November 30, 2020, upon approval from the Office of Administrative Law.
Employers Enlist Assistance from HR Experts while Navigating Perils of COVID-19
Author, Chase Hixson, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a slew of unknowns to employers across the country, especially as it relates to human resources questions and Employment Practices Liability (EPLI). Rancho Mesa’s RM365 HRAdvantage™ Portal has been a favorite of our clients ever since its release in 2019. The portal continues to grow in popularity as employers face new challenges as workplace standards and employee interaction changes, almost daily.
Update Your Handbook with Ease Using the RM365 HRAdvantage™ Handbook Builder
Author, Emily Marasso, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
The RM365 HRAdvantage™ portal offers an easy-to-follow process to build a company handbook from scratch. Choose from a single state or multi-state based handbook with the ability to include your own custom policies. The RM365 HRAdvantage™ portal helps keep your handbook up to date and compliant by sending alerts when policies change or need to be included.
Employee Handbook Builder Adds Two New COVID Policies
Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
If you are a Rancho Mesa client who has utilized the Living Handbook builder within the RM365 HRAdvantage™ portal, you may have noticed email notifications alerting you of the latest legislation policy changes. When a new government policy goes into effect or an existing policy needs to be revised, the HR portal will give you the option to update your handbook(s).
Generating Your Employee Handbook Is Easier Than Keeping a New Years Resolution
Author, Casey Craig, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
When business owners are asked if their employee handbooks are up to date, they typically shrug and say “It’s something we have been meaning to tackle.” It is hard to blame them when it often feels as though a newly revised employee handbook quickly requires an update due to changes in employment laws! There is a significant need for an easy to use option where employers can have an up to date handbook throughout the year and, have it generated at no cost. Rancho Mesa provides that solution.