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Friday, December 11, 2020 Christmas trees are a fun way to celebrate the holiday season, but they can be quite the fire hazard as they dry out. Here are some great Christmas tree safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association. Between 2014 and 2018, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 160 home fires from Christmas trees -- don't be one of them! READ MORE >>
Sunday, December 6, 2020Every winter we seem to have incidents in Mono County related to hot ashes. Sometimes hot ashes have even caught structures on fire, but more often the fire department is called to respond to smoking dumpsters from people who've poured their hot ashes inside. Neither one is a good scenario. READ MORE >>
Friday, November 13, 2020The following update comes from the California FAIR Plan Association. The FAIR Plan is an association based in Los Angeles made up of insurers authorized to transact basic property insurance in California. Coverage is available to all California property owners, but it provides insurance only as ... READ MORE >>
Friday, November 6, 2020 Frozen pipes are the last thing you'll want to deal with during the winter, especially if you live in the Eastern Sierra where you're already having to shovel snow all season. You probably have homeowners insurance or condo unit owners insurance, but damage from frozen pipes isn't always covered. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 I wanted to share a few more details on SB 1159. It's going to be with us until January 1st, 2023. Make sure you have the reporting form. Any employers with four or fewer employees are going to be exempt from any sort of reporting (or if your employees are fully telecommuting). READ MORE >>
Sunday, October 11, 2020 It’s that time of year again... The snow and cold weather have started the annual winter deer migration. Deer are now moving from the high country on the east side of Highway 395 across 395 into lower elevation winter ranges on the west side of the highway. READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 23, 2020 I’ve heard several stories lately of local businesses getting letters about settlements if their websites aren’t ADA-compliant. Just as your business is required to have certain modifications in your physical space under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), your website needs to be ADA-compliant as well. READ MORE >>
Friday, May 8, 2020
When your employee suffers an on-the-job injury and incurs medical bills and lost wages, something unusual happens. While the name on the check medical providers receive for their invoices, and the name on the check your injured employee receives for lost wages, is the insurance compa... READ MORE >>
Tuesday, April 21, 2020No Cost Workers Comp... Excellent News for Our Partners and California Employers WCIRB special filing to 1) exclude COVID-19 claims from experience modification, 2) exclude payroll associated to employees staying at home and not engaged in any work activities and 3) allow assignment of 8810 for temporary change in duties working with a stay at home order. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 I recently became a Certified WorkComp Advisor through the Institute of Work Comp Professionals. When you connect your Mammoth Lakes or Bishop business with a Certified Work Comp Advisor, you’re stepping into an advanced insurance business consultant process. READ MORE >>
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