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Did you know that employers are required to train their employees on heat illness prior to working in the heat? Get some resources!

In observance of National Distracted Driver Awareness Month, PRISM Risk Control has curated several training resources to aid members in educating employees about the dangers of driving while distracted and addressing additional risks of the road. 

The newly released IRIC manual now available!

As many of our members have deployed personnel to assist with the L.A. Fires, we wanted to provide a few friendly reminders should any of your employees sustain an injury during the scope of their employment.

Effective January 1, 2025, SB 1100 amends the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to limit when employers can require a driver’s license in job advertisements and during the recruitment process. According to the bill’s author, unnecessary driver’s license requirements create barriers for Californians who do not drive. SB 1100 aims to promote equitable access to employment by prohibiting such requirements unless a two-part test is met.

A recent federal court ruling on January 9, 2025, vacated the 2024 Title IX Regulations nationwide. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has confirmed that schools must revert to the 2020 Title IX Regulations, as outlined in their Title IX and Sex Discrimination Overview.

At its February 15, 2024 Board Meeting, the California Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards Board approved significant revisions to their lead standards, General Industry and Construction Safety Orders. The revised standards became effective January 1, 2025.

As we approach the beginning of a new calendar year, we are all busy ensuring our agencies are poised for success. This year, along with all the other work that needs to be done – be sure to prioritize updating the required employment notices. This blog will provide a summary of the key changes taking effect this January.