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Ralph M. Brown Act: What Local Agencies Need to Know About Recent Amendments Before January 2025
Posted by Katie Mola in Legislation
November 06, 2024

Governor Newsom signed four bills in September amending the Ralph M. Brown Act, all of which become effective on January 1, 2025. The amendments provide notable updates to how local entities must conduct their meetings, and may require adjusted procedures for closed sessions, remote participation, and emergency notifications. Read more about these changes here.

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Web Accessibility: What State and Local Governments Need to Know
Posted by Kristin Skorka in Legislation, Risk Control
August 01, 2024

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a final rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), aimed at enhancing web content and mobile applications (apps) accessibility for individuals with disabilities...

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Legislative Update: Union/Bargaining Agreement Specific Bills
Posted by Jennifer Hamelin in Legislation
March 20, 2024

PRISM’s Legislative Committee reviews bills introduced by the Legislature that may have an impact on one or more of PRISM’s Programs. Through this process, we may review bills that may not impact PRISM Programs, but do have a direct impact on our Members directly as it relates to your daily activities.  One such bill has come to our attention that we want each of you to be aware of:  SB 2561 specific to Vacant Positions.  For more information regarding this bill, and others relating to your organizations unions and bargaining agreements, read this blog!

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Workplace Violence Prevention & SB 553 Requirements (Plan. Log. Train.)
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Legislation, Risk Control
November 17, 2023

SB 553 Occupational safety: workplace violence: restraining orders and workplace violence prevention plan (SB 553) was signed into law on September 30. This piece of legislation addresses two workplace violence prevention components for employers; restraining orders and workplace violence prevention; this blog will focus on the latter.

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Updated: California Limits Cannabis Drug Testing (AB 2188 and SB 700)
Posted by Kristin Skorka in Legislation, Risk Control
December 07, 2023

Kristin Morales breaks down AB 2188, a bill amending the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to prohibit an employer from discriminating against a current employee or applicant for the use of cannabis off the job and away from work.

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Did You Know...POST is Hosting SB2 Workshops this Month?
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Legislation, Risk Control
April 05, 2022

SB2 was signed into law in September 2021 and includes major changes to peace officer hiring and eligibility.

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SB2 and Peace Officer Eligibility
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Legislation, Risk Control
December 15, 2021

SB2 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2021 and includes major changes to peace officer hiring and eligibility, and eliminates certain immunity provisions for public entities employing peace officers. The legislation is widely viewed as the State of California’s single biggest police reform bill.

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SB 722: Swimming Pools – CPR Requirement
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Education, Legislation
November 17, 2021

Recently signed by Governor Newsom, SB 722 requires a school district or charter school to have at least one adult with a valid certification of CPR training to be present throughout the duration of a non-interscholastic event.

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COVID-19: Legislation, Reporting Requirements, WC Coverage & Claims Handling Update
Posted by Jennifer Hamelin in COVID-19, Legislation, Workers' Compensation
September 15, 2020

Many legislative changes due to COVID-19 have occurred recently regarding Workers' Compensation coverage, claims, and claims handling. PRISM staff has complied this latest update of information on the changes.

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Discussion of Workers' Compensation Bills in Legislature
Posted by Jennifer Hamelin in Legislation, Workers' Compensation
April 22, 2019

The 2019 legislative session is in full swing, with several key bills in the workers’ compensation arena related specifically to the expansion of benefits for safety personnel and emergency responders. 

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