January may be nearing an end…

… but we’re far from finished with our review of 21 new laws that may affect your business. Missed the first two installments? Read Preparing for January 2105 (Part 1) and Preparing for January 2015 (Part 2).

We know that compliance may not be the most riveting topic, but it’s an essential part of running a successful organization. So today, we’re providing a quick overview of two more laws that should be on your radar.

This summary is not intended as legal advice, but it will help you better understand the impact the new legislation could have on your organization – as well as the ways our staffing firm can help!

1. AB 1034 (Modifications to Health Care Coverage Eligibility Provisions)

What you need to know:

Under the new law, employers previously subject to the more restrictive 60-day waiting period may now follow the federal rule (no more than a 90-day waiting period) as described in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Insurance carriers may not impose their own waiting periods.

How Exact Staff can help:

Allow us to conduct a free workforce consultation to develop the best staffing strategy for your business. Our solutions can help you: control insurance costs; ensure proper compliance with federal and state regulations; and ensure your organization has the optimal staff to meet your business demands.

2. AB 1634 (Stiffer Employer Penalties for Failure to Abate Workplace Safety Hazards)

What you need to know:

This law creates stiffer penalties for employers who fail to abate workplace safety hazards. Among other things, it prevents the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) from modifying civil penalties unless the employer does one or more of the following:

• Abates the violation at the time of inspection;
• Abates the violation during a subsequent inspection (prior to citation issuance);
• Submits a signed statement (under penalty of perjury) and supporting evidence to show that the violation has been abated.

How Exact Staff can help:

Exact Staff believes that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We work with you to ensure our employees are properly trained to work safely at your location. Our staffing experts, proudly offering support to clients across the country, will review your site to assess work conditions, identify potential hazards, and ensure adequate training and protection for the temporary workers we provide. Our goal is to help reduce your risks, while delivering the reliable people your business needs.