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...
by Ridgemark Insurance | Nov 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Drug and alcohol use by employees on or off the job is a troublesome societal plague that has put many employers on the defensive. Research by the U.S. Department of Labor shows that between 10% and 20% of the nation’s workers who die on the job test positive for...
by Ridgemark Insurance | Nov 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
For businesses that suffer property damage, getting repairs or rebuilding completed on time and within budget is becoming an uphill battle. A mix of inflation, supply chain challenges leading to material shortages, a tight construction labor market and the inherent...
by Ridgemark Insurance | Nov 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
California employers have new compliance challenges because of a law that further broadens the circumstances under which employees can take protected paid and unpaid leave. AB 406, which took effect Oct. 1, 2025, expands on last year’s revisions to the state’s paid...
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