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- FEHA Update: Navigating Employer Restrictions on Requiring Driver's Licenses During Recruitment and Hiring
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Posted by
Katie Mola
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Legal Eye
January 22, 2025 -
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.
- Title IX Update: 2024 Regulations Vacated, School Districts Must Revert to 2020 Regulations
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Posted by
Scarlett Sadler
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Education
January 17, 2025 -
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.
- Cal/OSHA Resources for New Lead Standards
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Posted by
John Nichols
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Risk Control
January 16, 2025 -
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.
- Update to Required Workplace Postings
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Posted by
Sarah Bruno
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Risk Control
December 23, 2024 -
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.
- Meet the New Employment Lawyers
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Posted by
Anthony D'Lallo
December 11, 2024
- Ralph M. Brown Act: What Local Agencies Need to Know About Recent Amendments Before January 2025
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Posted by
Katie Mola
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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.
- Navigating AI Integration in California Schools: Insights from the DOE Toolkit and CDE Initiatives
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Posted by
Scarlett Sadler
October 31, 2024 -
This toolkit implements recommendations from the DOE’s May 2023 report, Artificial Intelligence in the Future of Teaching and Learning, offering crucial guidance for the effective use of AI in educational settings. It addresses essential topics including; privacy, civil rights, accessibility, and strategies for planning AI integration.
- Wavelength #3 - The Power of Pooling Illuminated through PWC
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Posted by
Max Larkin
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Wavelength
October 22, 2024 -
In the third edition of Wavelength, The PRISM Actuarial Team compares the premium costs of members in the Primary Workers' Compensation (PWC) Program with what we estimate their cost to self-fund the layer would be. Read this blog to learn more!
- Cyber Awareness Month
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Posted by
Sarah Bruno
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Cyber Liability,
Risk Control
October 09, 2024 -
PRISM Risk Control is wishing you a very happy Cyber Awareness Month! Agencies are encouraged to use this opportunity to educate their employees and stakeholders about the importance of cybersecurity. To help you celebrate, we are sharing the following FREE cyber resources available to Members.
- Underwriting Collection of Applications
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This is a summary of various applications and forms that PRISM Underwriting Department utilizes to collect critical information in support of Renewals, Payroll Audits, Additional Named Insureds and PWC OSIP. You must be logged into the website and have the proper account permissions to access the applications. If you need assistance with access, please contact the Underwriting Department, underwriting@prismrisk.gov
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