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| 11 Steps to Workers’ Compensation Compliance in 2005 Governor Schwarzenegger signed the California Senate Bill 899, the Reform Workers’ Compensation Bill, on April 19, 2004. Many of the new provisions went into effect on April 19, 2004, and other provisions will take effect on January 1, 2005. As part of our continuing efforts to keep members informed on some of the most critical workers’ compensation issues today, below are 11 key provisions of SB 899 -- 11 key points that will assist you and your staff in administrating and complying with SB 899. The claims department at Bolton & Company, Employers Group's Southern California insurance partner, produced this list and will continue to advise EG and our members on updates as they become available.
For more information please contact EG’s Director of Consulting Services at
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Sexual Harassment Training is Now Required by Law Have your employees been trained? What Employers Are Covered? What Training Is Required? Significantly, the training must be in a classroom or an equally effective interactive environment. Because of the term "interactive," a video presentation alone without questions and answers, role playing, and other interactive methods may be insufficient. For more details on AB 1825 (click here) to read the bill. 3 Employers Group Training Options on Sexual Harassment
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New 2005 Training Catalog Coming your Way This month you can expect to find the next quarterly training catalog in the mail. Hot off the press, it covers Employers Group’s training workshops and certificate programs for the first three months of 2005. In the meantime (and always) you can get the latest training information, and even register, on our website, which is updated daily. If you have any questions about the content of a particular class or certificate program, call Stephanie Loya at (213) 765-3937. HR Certificate Program Fees: Also, we have added a NEW CLASS to the HR Certificate program electives, Compensation Management. Check out the course description in the new 2005 catalog and call us at the above numbers if you have any questions. Lift Truck Training Not Available in 2005 Click here for a Sneak Peek at our Catalog
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Workplace Literacy
Is this the program your employees need? According to the recent launch report from the newest project of The Literacy Network of Los Angeles, called Literacy @ Work- the LA Workforce Literacy Project, Los Angeles has the highest percentage of undereducated adults of any major metropolitan area in the U.S. Almost 53% of all working–age adults in L.A.—approximately 3.8 million people—can’t perform basic literacy skills like reading a bus schedule or completing a job application. Clearly there is a link between the literacy level of U.S. employees and the success of American businesses. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates 15 % of our country’s workforce is illiterate. Lost productivity due to workforce illiteracy costs our nation about $225 billion a year. Does your company need a workplace literacy program? By definition, a workplace literacy program differs from traditional basic education in that skills are taught in the context in which they will be used. The programs are also different from vocational education or technical training because this program teaches the application of these basic skills that are used to perform job tasks and not the content of the tasks themselves. A workplace literacy program is an educational system aimed at breaking the cycle of under-education and increasing the literacy skills of the employee at the worksite. Initiating an effective workplace program can and will upgrade the literacy skills of an employee in any of the following categories: workplace ESL ( English as a second language) workplace basic skills( the skills that are required for functioning in most jobs) accent reduction, pronunciation and communication skills. A good program has an eye toward the future as well, and the services provided by EG’s consultant offers a unique “post Program” to train upper-and-middle management on how to administer the program already in place for future additions to the workforce. The development of any workplace literacy instructional program is a complex process and should take into consideration the unique skills needed at each workplace. As the national employment picture changes, literacy programs need to remain flexible and innovative to effectively serve all participants. One employer, who recently implemented a workplace literacy program, had previously witnessed how low literacy in its workplace led to loss of productivity, lack of teamwork, and even safety issues. After a successful program, the same employer saw employees’ productivity levels increase, along with morale and personal satisfaction among the employee participants. Workplace literacy programs are a win-win proposition. When planning a workplace literacy training program, here are some of the issues that must be addressed:
Your workers are the foundation of your company and every capability you have is built on their abilities. A workplace literacy program directly translates into smoother current operations and paves the way for future innovations. Is workplace literacy the training that your company needs? Employers Group is now able to offer members the top-quality customized training and consulting services for this type of need through our partner,Workplace Literacy Associates. For more information about bringing a workplace literacy program into your company and to take advantage of Employers Group special pricing , contact EG’s Director of Consulting Services at (213) 765-3957 or email jgeiger@employersgroup.com.
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| Thankful for Posters It’s that time of year when people are likely to take a moment to reflect on what they are thankful for, such as family, friends, a good job, and more. It’s also a time of year when HR professionals may start wringing their hands just thinking about all the new laws that will impact employers in the coming year. It’s hard enough to keep up with all the existing employment laws much less the new legislation coming out of Sacramento every year, which, of course, comes with new posting requirements. But at least you can be thankful that Employers Group is here to help you be in compliance. With almost 40 posters to choose from, Employers Group can help you fill all your poster needs. With new employment laws being passed each year the need for updated law postings to your employees becomes ever more vital.
Specialty posters and kits are available in both English and Spanish and can be shipped overnight. To order call our Member Service Center at (800) 748-8484, or visit the EG Store.
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| Open Enrollment Made Easy… Right Now you may be in the middle of Open Enrollment, or maybe you’ve just finished, or are about to begin. Where ever you are in the process, open enrollment is almost always a headache for HR and payroll departments. You start by gathering all those forms and verifying that the data is correct, then someone has to figure out what’s new, what’s changed, what needs to be forwarded to your benefit’s administrator, and finally, what needs to be entered into payroll. Would an automated enrollment process help? You bet it would! What if you could have one system, a fully integrated single database, Human Resource, Benefits and Payroll system that could do it all for you, from nuts to bolts? From employees selecting the benefits, to deducting the benefit costs correctly from an employee’s paycheck, to notifying the benefits administrator of enrollment, all of this can be done quickly and efficiently, without keying and re-keying data, without handling all those forms, without trying to make sure your excel spreadsheet matches your HR database, and your HR database matches your payroll. One of the greatest time saving steps an HR department can take is to automate the benefits enrollment process. Automating the benefits enrollment process can do all this:
Employers Group offers two different solutions to help streamline the benefits enrollment process for you. Whether you are looking for a web-based, outsourced solution like eeAccess, powered by UltiPro, or an in-house solution like Abra, we can help you. For further information, contact Joyce Weldon, HRMS Product Manager, at Employers Group, at 1-213-765-3999 or jweldon@employersgroup.com.
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ACT NOW!!! For just $1,000, we will administer a three-hour training session for up to 50 employees. This will also include a master set of Employers Group materials.
