Since July 1, 2008, drivers have been required to use a hands free device while talking on their cell phone while driving. Starting January 1, 2009, text-based communication while driving will be prohibited as well, with the same penalties - $20 for the first offense and $50 for subsequent offenses.
Specifically, the law prohibits writing, sending, or reading text-based communication – including text messaging, instant messaging, and e-mail – on a wireless device or cell phone while driving. We are updating our cell phone policy to reflect these new requirements, available to CalChamber members, as well as updating Employee Handbook software and our other publications to address this new law.
ATLANTA, Ga. – Sept. 3, 2008 (PRWeb) -- JOBBOB, www.jobbob.com , announces its official launch with a promise to never charge for regular job postings on the JOBBOB job board. Once registered with the site, employers and recruiters can post an unlimited number of jobs-free. There are already over 90,000 job postings on the site and management’s goal is for JOBBOB to be the largest free job board in the United States.
Registration at the website is free for both employers/recruiters and jobseekers. JOBBOB is a general job board that caters to the masses. It is management’s intention to generate revenue via ad placement throughout the site. If visitors support the advertisers, this business model should allow for free regular job postings indefinitely.
Employers may post jobs with a variety of application options. The site can also accept jobs via XML file for upload, automating the posting process, and saving employers’ time. All third party ad agencies and job posting distribution services are encouraged contact the company and take advantage of this free forum. Candidates from all backgrounds and with varying experience are encouraged to register, search jobs, and post resumes. A candidate may elect to post a confidential profile if they wish to remain anonymous to potential employers. The site also allows anonymous e-mail exchange with potential employers and a job posting notification service for candidates.
JOBBOB provides a free, recruiting solution for the United States. The company will promote the website through an extensive e-mail campaign and is open to any industry alliances that may help build awareness of its free service. Additional marketing initiatives will include internet search engine ad placement and word of mouth.
About JOBBOB
JOBBOB is a free general job board and recruiting website. It has been designed to be a supplemental, recruiting tool for everyone. For more information, please visit www.jobbob.com. NEWS SOURCE: JOBBOB--PRWeb® is the originating wire service for this story.
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CalOSHA is sponsoring a telephone conference tomorrow, September 10 @ 3:00 p.m., to review findings from this summer's enforcement and education activities relating to heat illness prevention. DIR's Director, John Duncan and DOSH Chief Len Welsh are hosting this call for members of the Heat Illness Prevention Network and all interested parties.
I attended the last phone conference and found it extremely informative. If you would like to attend, call 1-866-620-8248. The participant pass code is 5437850 then hit the pound or number sign.
Two new IRS products make it easier for small businesses and the self-employed to locate the information they need on the IRS’s official Web site, IRS.gov.
These new products are part of a year-long campaign from the IRS to help educate new self-employed small business owners about federal tax responsibilities and about filing Schedule C, Profit or Loss from Business.
Publication 4667, Tax Information for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed, a free, laminated bookmark, provides Key Search Words to help them locate important tax information on IRS.gov quickly and easily. They can order this free laminated bookmark on the Small Business Products Online Ordering page.
A new page on IRS.gov,“ Self-Employed Individuals Tax Center”, is a one-stop, starting point for small businesses and self-employed taxpayers who file Schedule C with their Form 1040 and provides links to information on the most common issues new business owners face.
To get the latest information about other future Schedule C program events and learn about new products and services as they become available, start a FREE subscription to e-News for Small Businesses; type in your e-mail address and submit.
San Francisco employers with 20 or more employees, beginning January 19, 2009, are required to provide employees who work at least 10 hours of work per workweek within the geographic boundaries of San Francisco with commuter benefits. This includes offering employees at least one of the following transportation benefits:
1. A pre-tax election of a maximum of $110 per month, consistent with current federal law.
2. An employer-provided transporation pass (or provide reimbursement for) equal in value of $45 (or more) per month.
3. Employer provided transportation at no cost to employees.
Additional rules and regulations will follow, so keep an eye on HR California.Failure to comply with this program will result in an "infraction" of monetary fines against your company. Consult with legal counsel immediately if you have employees working in San Francisco so your company can prepare to comply. Read the whole ordinance.
The Brinker case which stated, among other things, that employers need only make sure meal breaks are available to employees to take, as opposed to ensure employees actually take them, has been stayed. The employees filed a petition for review with the California Supreme Court, which means that the court of appeal case is on hold until the Court decides whether it will take the case. The Court has until the end of October to decide and can extend that deadline until the end of November.
The Chamber recommends waiting until the Supreme Court has made this case final and enforceable - the answer to which we will not know for some time. Until then, ensure all nonexempt employees take their unpaid 30 minute meal break for an uninterrupted 30 minutes no later than 4:59 into their shift. Employee waivers (unless the shift is less than 6 hours) are unenforceable, even if the employee requests to do so. Allowing employees to miss these breaks exposes you to additional one hour of employee wages for everyday the meal break is missed or interrupted. If you have compliance concerns regarding meal and/or rest breaks for you nonexempt employees, preferred CalChamber members can call the Labor Law Helpline, otherwise, contact your legal counsel.
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