Crackdown on California Underground Economy
On December 29th 2011 the Department of Insurance in California released the following bulletin. Employers who have operated honestly and with integrity toward their employees have struggled to compete...
View ArticleHiring a Contractor: Reduce Your Risks
You have decided to paint your house, add a room, and remodel your kitchen or bathroom, office – or how about having a party and using a caterer? The list of services provided by various contractors...
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The Connection Between Steven Tyler and Your Work Comp Rates
Recently I listened to an interview of Steven Tyler (yes, the front person for Aerosmith and now an American Idol judge). The discussion involved his 2009 stage fall and subsequent damage to his...
View ArticleKnow the Difference Between a Broker and an Agent?
While the term “broker” is typically used interchangeably with the term “agent”, there is a difference between the two that is important to understand when requesting health insurance quotes. Brokers...
View ArticleCalifornia employers have many CAL/OSHA responsibilities
California employers have many different responsibilities under the California Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973 and Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations. The following represents a...
View ArticleIRS: Vast Majority of Independent Contractors are Mislabeled
Forbes reports that the IRS is taking a much closer look at workers labeled as “independent contractors,” and that could mean potential trouble for employers. When employers pay independent...
View ArticleHow important is it to hire the right employees?
The difference between hiring the right employees and hiring the wrong employees is usually the difference between a successful business and a failed business. At Van Beurden Insurance, we have...
View ArticleHello from Chad in Los Osos!
Today, insuring your business can be more complicated and dynamic than ever. Specializing in Worker’s Compensation, General Liability, and Property Insurance; I strive to help businesses implement a...
View ArticleCalifornia Focused on Illegal Employer Practices in 2015…and Will Continue...
Since its inception in 2012, the Labor Enforcement Task Force (“LETF”), has worked in collaboration with both, the California Insurance Commissioner and the California Attorney General’s Office, to...
View ArticleTake control of your companies Workers’ Compensation costs today with a plan...
While there is no way (legally) to get around paying a workers’ compensation premium if you have employees in California, employers must understand they have an opportunity to “reign in” and control...
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