by Ridgemark Insurance | Dec 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
The EEOC Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has rolled out the most dramatic shift in its enforcement posture in decades, narrowing some protections and targeting others, especially around disparate impact, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and gender...
by Ridgemark Insurance | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
This is the second of two parts, highlighting the top 10 laws and regulations affecting California businesses in 2026. 6. Wage judgment penalties On Jan. 1, 2026, SB 261 expanded the potential liabilities for employers that fail to pay a final wage judgment. Under the...
by Ridgemark Insurance | Dec 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
With 2026 now upon us, so is a slew of new laws and regulations that affect California businesses. Every year, laws passed by the state Legislature and signed into law by the governor take effect, and 2025 was a busy legislative session in Sacramento. The end result...
by Ridgemark Insurance | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
As the construction industry continues to rebound from the recession, contractors face evolving risks that, left unchecked, can leave their operations exposed to new liabilities. If you already operate a construction firm, you know that there is a labor shortage that...
by Ridgemark Insurance | Dec 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
With year-end festivities about to begin, you should include safety into your holiday plans, be that if you are simply decorating the office or throwing a holiday/year-end party for your staff. While you obviously want your staff to relax and have fun at your holiday...
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