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A well maintained Employee Handbook is one of the single best defenses against unwarranted employee claims and EEOC issues.

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This is an important mandated document for California businesses.

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Safety Plan / Illness and Injury Prevention Program

OSHA is quick to scrutinize a business to determine whether the fault of injury lies with the employee or the employer. OSHA looks for two things when an accident occurs: If the business has a Safety Plan in place and whether it’s adequate enough to fully protect the company.

If discrepancies are found with an existing Safety Plan, or an employer does not have one in place, it could end up costing a business hundreds to thousands of dollars.

Every day, 12 people are killed on the job, and 9,000 others are injured. A Safety Plan is a written document that helps to protect employees from health and physical danger that could potentially harm or kill them. It designates all processes for determining health and physical danger, procedures to prevent accidents, and what to do when an accident occurs.

A quality Safety Plan protects your business in the case of an unfortunate accident.

Contact us to get your custom IIPP quote today!

 

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Safety Manual - Custom

OSHA is quick to scrutinize a business to determine whether the fault of injury lies with the employee or the employer.

OSHA looks for two things when an accident occurs:

If the business has a Safety Plan in place and whether it’s adequate enough to fully protect the company.

If discrepancies are found with an existing Safety Plan, or an employer does not have one in place, it could end up costing a business hundreds to thousands of dollars.

 

Every day, 12 people are killed on the job, and 9,000 others are injured.

A Safety Plan is a written document that helps to protect employees from health and physical danger that could potentially harm or kill them. It designates all processes for determining health and physical danger, procedures to prevent accidents, and what to do when an accident occurs. A quality Safety Plan protects your business in the case of an unfortunate accident.

 

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Safety Plan Builder

When an injury or death occurs on a business’s premises, OSHA is quick to determine fault. OSHA will always consider at least two things when they investigate an accident: 1) If your business has a Safety Plan in place and 2) Whether the plan is compliant. If discrepancies are found with an existing Safety Plan, it could end up costing your business hundreds to thousands of dollars. This is why it's important to make sure that your business not only has a Safety Plan, but also that it’s compliant.


We are happy to provide you with an easy to use Safety Plan Builder!

 

This quick and cost effective Safety Plan Builder gives you the required Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) in minutes. After purchase, simply complete the questionnaire and check all of the boxes that apply to your business and select which plan elements that you want to include. You are required to have the IIPP, Code of Safe Practices and a Heat Stress Program, all of which are included in the Builder. A Safety Plan will be generated and sent to you via email. In just minutes you can ensure your business will be protected!

 

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Safety Tailgate Meeting

Safety Meetings (52 weeks) are easy to read and quick to deliver, allowing supervisors to effectively incorporate safety into their day-to-day operation without stopping production.

You can choose from a large library of meetings that range from basic topics applicable to anyone in any industry, to highly-targeted and industry-specific topics. Once you purchase the meeting, we will send you a full list so you can choose the topics that you need.

You can also customize the meetings with your company’s name and logo to reinforce to your employees your commitment to ongoing safety training and to use as an ongoing personalized safety resource. We also offer the meetings in English and Spanish, which you can choose once we send you your topic list.

 

Time to Delivery

  • Immediate for online
  • 5 business days for US mail

Pricing Starts at $231 

Available in English & Spanish

 

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Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

 

This is an important mandated document for California businesses effective July 1, 2024.

 

 

SB 553: Preventing Workplace Violence was signed into law on September 30, 2023. Under the Bill, employers have until July 1, 2024, to develop and maintain written prevention plans and training programs tailored to their specific workplaces. This law applies to any workspace that interacts with customers, clients, vendors, visitors or guests and to any company with more than 10 employees. Cal/OSHA will be responsible for ensuring the plan is in place and employees are trained.

 

Non-compliance could cost you between $12,000 and $25,000 in penalties!

Are You Prepared?

Regardless of how you feel about California, ignoring this new legislation isn’t just a legal gamble; it puts your employees and your entire business at risk. The impact of a violent incident can be devastating, affecting your team’s safety, your company’s reputation, and your bottom line.

We Have the Solution

Once we heard about what California was doing, we got to work to develop a simple, easy, and effective Workplace Violence Safety Plan to ensure your compliance with SB 553. With it, you’ll get:

This Workplace Violence Prevention Plan includes:

  • WVPP Plan
  • WVPP Required Record keeping forms
  • WVPP Employee Training
  • WVPP Supervisor Training
  • WVPP Self-Assessment Tools
  • WVPP Safety Bulletins

This plan sells for $499

Members Clients Only $399!

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Custom Employee Handbook

Labor law changes constantly at the state and federal level. It is nearly impossible to stay on top of all of this information. If your Employee Handbook contains policies that are inconsistent with the law, this leaves your company exposed to potential lawsuits and thousands in fees and fines.

A well maintained Employee Handbook is one of the single best defenses against unwarranted employee claims and EEOC issues. Claims with any legitimacy can cost up to $40,000.

An Employee Handbook is a document that helps your employees know and adhere to your company policies, while also helping your management to correctly apply the rules to all employees.

 

Here is how it works:

You will meet with an SHRP-CP to discuss your business, industry, and the content required for your Custom Employee Handbook. Then they will use their Handbook template and verbiage, incorporating your existing policies to create a new compliant Handbook.


Yearly Updates

Free

 

Pricing 

$1,495 for one state $250 per additional state.

 

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Employee Background Check & Drug Testing Services

There are two services available: Employee Background Checks & Drug Testing Services, or Background Checks only. Please read the descriptions of each service below.

 

Employee Background Checks: 

Filling open positions can be tough. Partner with us for a fast and easy screening process so you can hire quickly.

No matter the size of your business, we have the technology you need, the compliance you expect, and the service you deserve. Our background check programs have your best interest and tailor our approach to give you a quality program that aligns with the unique demands of your business.

 

Time to Delivery

1 to 3 Business Days

 

Package Pricing 

$40 one time admin fee.

  • Basic $26.50+fees includes
    • National Criminal Records Search
    • National Sex Offender Registry Search
    • County/Statewide Criminal Records  
  • Standard $40.00+fees includes
    • Basic Package+
    • Federal Criminal Records Search
  • Premium $60.00+fees includes
    • Standard Package+
    • Education Verification
    • Employer Verification

 

Drug Testing & Employee Background Screening:

Implementing comprehensive drug screening helps ensure that your workplace and employees are operating in a way that is safe and effective. A program that combines drug test and health services in conjunction with background screening is one of the best ways to validate your candidates and employees are the right fit for your company.

 

Our Process

Our fully integrated background and drug screening experience provides real-time status updates of drug test results and allows for service of all your company’s background screening and drug testing needs.

  1. Tailor to Your Policy: We will execute a process to your specifications
  2. Real-time Status Updates: Every step of the process is annotated in our portal. You stay informed while filling your next position.
  3. Drug testing is done by urine analysis and the testing facility used is Quest Diagnostics.

 

Time to Delivery

5-7 Business Days

 

Package Pricing 

$40 one time admin fee

$26.50 per test

 

Get started by paying your admin fee, from there can may choose if you would like to purchase Background Checks and Drug Testing or Only Background Checks.

 

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Employee Handbook - Builder

Your Employee Handbook is one of the best and easiest defenses your business has against potential Labor Law issues. If you do not have an Employee Handbook, or have one that is either out of date or lacking necessary provisions, your business could be at risk for litigation and unnecessary legal fees and fines.

With the Employee Handbook Builder, you can get a fully compliant Employee Handbook in just minutes. Because this is a yearly subscription service, and because Employee Handbooks must be updated every year to remain compliant, you can rest assured that your Employee Handbook is protecting your business at a great price and with minimal interference to your business’s operations.

 

Written by top employment attorneys: 

You get the exclusive, experienced insights from the HR legal experts at Jackson Lewis LLP, the leading labor and employment law firm representing management and specializing in the federal and state laws that affect employers.


Saves you time and money: 

Employee Handbook Builder is completely Internet-based, unlike some employee handbook software products that require you to download applications to your desktop. With our Handbook Builder, you can work on your handbook from any computer with an Internet connection.


Complies with federal and state laws: 

Some states have requirements that supersede federal laws on common employee handbook provisions. Employee Handbook Builder provides special sections for your state in the trickiest areas, including sexual harassment and leaves of absence.


Always up-to-date: 

The experts at Jackson Lewis keep an eye on all the developments affecting your employee handbook so you don’t have to. If developments at the federal or state level suggest a change to your handbook, we’ll send you an alert with simple instructions on how to add the new language.


Save on printing and distribution cost: 

We host your employee handbook for you. Just send a link, username, and password to your employees for access, or print for standard distribution.


Perfect for organizations of all sizes: 

We support all 50 states, as well as some municipal areas, to support companies of all sizes for compliant employee handbooks.


Easy to comprehend return on investment (ROI): 

Subscribers can save thousands of dollars vs. using attorneys or consultants, or up to 80% of the time spent annually on building and updating employee handbooks.*

*based on the average Handbook Builder user

 

English Employee Handbook Subscription - $350 per year.

This includes:

- Complies with Federal & State laws.
- Written by top employment attorneys.
- Always up-to-date.

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Employee Handbook - Update

Our Employee Handbook Update Service is designed to keep your organization’s policies and procedures current, compliant, and reflective of the latest legal requirements. With our comprehensive update service, your employee handbook will serve as an effective tool for communication, compliance, and organizational culture.

 

Key Features:

  • Comprehensive Review: We conduct a thorough audit of your existing employee handbook, identifying outdated policies, gaps, and areas that require enhancement or clarification.
  • Legal Compliance: Our experts ensure your handbook is up-to-date with the latest federal, state, and local employment laws, reducing the risk of legal liabilities.
  • Custom Policy Development: We help you craft new policies tailored to your organization’s needs, such as remote work, diversity and inclusion, cybersecurity, and more.
  • Digital Access: We provide a digital version of your updated handbook, making it easily accessible to all employees through your company’s intranet or HR portal.

Benefits:

  • Legal Protection: Stay ahead of regulatory changes and avoid potential legal disputes by ensuring your handbook is compliant with the latest laws.
  • Enhanced Clarity: Clearly communicate your expectations, policies, and procedures to employees, reducing confusion and inconsistencies.
  • Improved Employee Relations: Foster a positive work environment with policies that are fair, transparent, and aligned with your company’s culture.
  • Streamlined Processes: Simplify HR management by having a well-organized, up-to-date handbook that serves as a go-to resource for both management and employees.

How It Works:

  1. Handbook Submission: Provide us with your current Handbook, the state(s) in which you operate and your current employee count.
  2. Initial Consultation: We begin with a consultation to understand your organization’s needs, challenges, and goals for the handbook update.
  3. Handbook Audit: Our SHRP consultant reviews your existing handbook, identifying areas for improvement, ensures compliance with current laws & provides a quote for the cost to update.
  4. Policy Update and Development: Our SHRP consultant will update existing policies and develop new ones as needed, all tailored to your specific requirements.
  5. Review and Approval: We present the updated handbook for your review, making any necessary adjustments based on your feedback.

 

Pricing: Quoted Service

 

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Contract and Documents Legal Review

Our Document and Contract Review Service is designed to provide comprehensive analysis and expert insights into your legal documents and contracts. Our service ensures that your documents are legally sound, aligned with your interests, and free of potential risks.

 

Pricing: Quoted Service 

 

How It Works:

  1. Document Submission: Upload your contract or legal document through our secure portal.
  2. Initial Assessment: We conduct an initial review to understand the scope and specific areas of concern. Then we request a quote to assess the cost of review.
  3. Comprehensive Analysis: Our legal experts dive deep into the document, providing detailed feedback and suggested revisions.

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Translation Services

Interpretation and translation services globally in over 170 languages.

Specialized in the clear conveyance of written and spoken ideas for the legal and medical professions, as well as government, insurance, human resources, aerospace, finance, entertainment and travel industries.

Every project measures up to today's highest language industry standards.

 

Pricing: Quoted Service

 

Translation
Our translators have the many years of experience, as well as the credentials necessary, to provide you with the highest quality translated documents. We'll meet your tight deadlines, and we're happy to provide certified translations on request.

 

Transcription
Our transcribers can take your multilingual recordings on DVDs, audio tapes, video tapes, mini-cassettes, and electronic files and convert them to written format. We also provide multilingual media services including voiceovers and subtitling.

 

Over-the-Phone Interpretation
Don't talk to a machine! Call for over-the-phone interpretation and have every call answered and connected by an expert member of our staff. And unlike other phone interpretation services, you can request court certified and other technically specialized interpreters.

 

Video Remote Interpretation
Get industry-leading video remote interpreting services for anywhere in the world, on any device, and at anytime. You can instantly access professional interpreters for a vast array of languages. And with our video remote interpreting, you keep costs down while enjoying our superior interpreting expertise.

 

Live On-Site Interpretation
Our interpreters are Federal Court Certified, State Court Certified, State Court Registered, State Administrative Hearing Certified, or State Medical Certified. Interpreters with government security clearances are also available. All interpreters have superior expertise and experience.

 

For Every Need and Industry

  • Arbitrations
  • Audio/video
  • Brochures
  • Client meetings
  • Conferences
  • Depositions
  • eDiscovery
  • Employee interviews
  • Handbooks
  • Hearings
  • Legal documents
  • Medical appointments
  • Medical records
  • Phone calls
  • Recorded statements
  • Technical patents
  • Trainings
  • Websites

 

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Free Employee Handbook - Review

What’s the Process?
Upload a current copy of your handbook, along with the number of employees your company has and in what State(s) you operate in.

How Long Does the Process Take?
Handbook reviews take 1-2 business days to complete. Your handbook is being reviewed for all pertinent State and Federal laws to ensure it is compliant to best protect your company.

What does it cost?
One state is included at no cost. Each additional state is $75 each. 

What does the report look like?
The report will actually grade the legality and compliance of your current handbook. You will receive an accurate assessment of your handbook’s compliance in these categories.


Sample Report is attached

 

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Business Concierge Onboarding

Schedule a 15-20 minute onboarding meeting

  • Review client portal and overview of services
  • Where and how to sign into the portal and find phone/chat support
  • Walkthrough of consult process
  • Discuss types of consult questions and timeframes
  • Detailed review of products and services
  • Review any immediate needs and help get started

 

Click Here To Schedule Your Onboarding!

 

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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Sexual harassment is a genuine threat in the workplace. It’s important to remember that even if an employee doesn’t intend to harass another employee, the perception of the employee that comments are directed towards matters. There are strict guidelines against sexual harassment, and following them can keep employees from making career-damaging mistakes.

This training satisfies the statutory requirements for education on sexual harassment as required by specific state laws. In doing so, it covers the importance of a harassment-free workplace, the legal definitions of harassment, employer obligations, the components of anti-harassment policies, abusive conduct or bullying, retaliation, liability and remedies for harassment under the law, and how to prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace.

To order your free Sexual Harassment Training please click Get Started Here at the bottom of the page and be sure to specify your state.

 

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training is required in the following states:


California
For employers with 5 or more employees
By January 1st, 2021, employers with five or more employees must train all employees and supervisors within six months of their start date, and then retrain every two years.

  • Supervisors must complete at least two hours of classroom or other interactive training and education on sexual harassment prevention.
  • Nonsupervisory employees must complete at least one hour of classroom or interactive training and education.
  • New nonsupervisory employees must be trained within six months of their hire.
  • Supervisors must be trained within six months of assuming a supervisory position.
  • An employer who has provided this training and education to an employee in 2019 is not required to provide refresher training and education again until two years thereafter.
  • Temporary and seasonal employees – or any employee hired to work less than six months – must also be trained within thirty calendar days after their hire date or within 100 hours worked, whichever comes first.

 

Connecticut
For every employer in Connecticut
New laws effective October 1, 2019.

All Connecticut employers, regardless of size, are now required to provide sexual harassment training to supervisory employees by October 1, 2020, or within six months of an employee assuming a supervisory role.

For employers with 3 or more employees

  • Organizations with 3 or more employees must provide two hours of training to all employees.
  • For existing employees, this training must be provided by October 1, 2020, and retrained at least every 10 years.
  • All employees hired on or after October 1, 2019 must receive the training within six months of hire, and retrained at least every 10 years.
  • Anyone who received the two-hour training after Oct. 1, 2018 does not have to be retrained.
  • Employers are encouraged to maintain training records for a minimum of one year.

 

Delaware
For employers with 50 or more employees
New laws effective January 1, 2019.

  • Employers must provide interactive training and education to all employees and supervisors.
  • All current employees must be trained by December 31, 2019, and then every two years.
  • All new employees hired after January 1, 2019 must be trained within the first year of their start date, and then every two years.
  • Supervisors must receive additional training on their responsibilities to prevent and correct sexual harassment and retaliation, and then be retrained every two years.

 

Illinois
For every employer in Illinois
New laws effective January 1, 2020. All Illinois employers are required to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees on an annual basis.

  • New employees must receive sexual harassment training within ninety days of hire.
  • Employers must either use the model sexual harassment training program of the Illinois Department of Human Rights or establish training that exceeds the minimum standards provided by the model training.
  • Special requirements are in place for restaurants and bars. These include providing employees with sexual harassment prevention training that is tailored to the restaurant and bar industry and a written sexual harassment policy in English and Spanish.

 

Maine
For employers with 15 or more employees

  • Employers must provide training to all employees within one year of their start date.
  • Supervisory and managerial employees must receive additional training within one year of their hire or promotion on their specific responsibilities to address sexual harassment complaints.
  • Employers must keep training records for at least three years and must make the records available for inspection upon request.


New York State
For every employer in New York State
By October 9, 2019, all NY employees must complete sexual harassment training, and then be retrained on an annual basis.

  • New employees should be trained as soon as possible after their start date.
  • All workers must be trained, regardless of immigration status, including part-time, temporary and seasonal workers.
  • The training must be interactive, requiring some level of employee participation and may be web-based.
  • Employers should provide employees with training in the language spoken by their employees.
  • Employers are encouraged (not required) to keep a copy of training records and a signed acknowledgment that employees have read the organization’s sexual harassment prevention policy.

New York City
For employers with 15 or more employees
New York City employers have additional training requirements under the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act. Effective April 1, 2019, employers are required to train their employees annually.

  • Employers are encouraged to train new employees as soon as possible.
  • Employers must train part-time and temporary employees and independent contractors, who work more than eighty hours in a calendar year and work or at least ninety days.
  • Training must cover bystander intervention, the prohibition of retaliation and provide information on the complaint process available through the NYC Commission on Human Rights, the New York State Division of Human Rights and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
  • Employers must keep training records for at least three years, including signed employee acknowledgements, which may be electronic. Records must be available for inspection upon request.

Washington (State)

  • All employers in the hospitality, retail, and security guard industries
  • Employers in these industries must provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees and additional training to managers and supervisors.
  • Training must include education on preventing sexual harassment, how to file a complaint, and the process of investigating claims.
  • New hires must receive training within 90 days of hire.

 

 

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X-Mod Review

The experience modification rate (called the XMod) rewards companies who handle their claims well by lowering their premium, and it has the reverse effect when claims are poorly managed.


However, as much as 60% of the data used in the XMod calculations that determine an employer’s premium is incorrect. This means you may be paying a higher rate than you should be.


If you can improve your XMod, you can reduce your workers comp costs. That’s where XMod Review comes in.

 

What is it?
The XMod Review is an assessment that helps you optimize your experience modification rate on your workers’ compensation policy.

 

What does it cost?
The assessment is completely free to members.


If you choose to use this service, the cost is 3-6% of the premium. This is a small charge when you consider an average ROI of 600%!


Some Typical Results:
• Decrease in Claim Frequency Rate of 21%
• Decrease in Cost Per Claim of 51%
• 30% Reduction in Loss Ratio

 

What is the process?
You can request an XMod Review through your member portal or by contacting us directly. We’ll ask for some standard documentation regarding your XMod, then after careful evaluation, you’ll receive a proposal which details the savings that we can offer you with XMod Review.

 

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Safety Plan – Review

OSHA is quick to scrutinize a business to determine whether the fault of injury lies with the employee or the employer. OSHA looks for two things when an accident occurs: If the business has a safety plan in place and whether it’s adequate enough to fully protect the company.

If discrepancies are found with an existing safety plan, it could end up costing a business hundreds to thousands of dollars.

Safety Plans are a regulatory requirement.  They also assist you in developing a Safe and Secure work environment for your company.

Now you can get a quality review of your safety plan, so you can ensure that it protects your business in the case of an unfortunate accident.

*Safety Plan review is for Employers with 10 employees or more only.

 

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Cyber Security Assessment

In this day and age, almost every interaction your business has with its clients involves at least some form of technology. And because of this, when technology doesn’t work as intended, or is compromised, it can cause devastating issues for your business and put your sales at risk. This means that your tech equipment and software needs to be in tip-top shape, and when things go wrong, the problems need to be fixed ASAP.

 

● Risk Assessments (Cyber and Business)
● Business Impact Analysis (Risk, Cybersecurity, Compliance)
● Compliance Assessments (PCI DSS, SWIFT, NIST CSP, 800-53, 171, and many others)
● Ransomware Assessment

 

Consulting

● Business Continuity Plan Development
● Incident Response Plan Development
● IT Recovery Strategy Development
● Policy Review and Development
● Project and Remediation Consulting
● CMMC Preparations

 

Management and Sustainability

● Client Compliance Management (Banks, Insurance, Franchise Businesses)
● Risk and Compliance programs management or oversight
● Vulnerability Lifecycle management, including PCI ASV
● Penetration Testing
● Virtual CISO
● IT Project Management
● Continuous Ransomware Readiness

 

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Corporate Transparency Act Update

On Tuesday December 3, a Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a

nationwide preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act and its Reporting Rule.

This order temporarily suspends the requirement for a reporting company organized before January 1, 2024, to file a Beneficial Owner Information Report with FinCEN by January 1, 2025. It also pauses the 90-day reporting deadline for certain organizations formed between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024, as well as the forthcoming 30-day reporting deadline for reporting companies organized after January 1, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Justice is expected to appeal this injunction soon. The government may also ask the U.S. Court of Appeals to grant a stay of the injunction. Such action could result in reestablishing the required reporting until the questions around the enforcement of this Act are answered or it could potentially limit the injunction to only the plaintiffs in the Texas case.

We understand that some of our clients may choose to wait to file the Report and to see what may happen in the courts. However, we recommend preparing proactively in case the injunction is overturned or limited and timely reporting is required by January 1, 2025, or shortly thereafter.

We Recommend the Following Options for Clients Who Have Not Yet Filed:

1. Obtain a FinCEN ID: If you have not yet applied for a FinCEN ID and would like to streamline the reporting process if the injunction is overturned or limited, then by all means apply now.

2. Proceed with Filing: If you are a reporting company and are comfortable completing and filing the organization’s Report now while the government’s computer system is not being accessed by millions of filers, then by all means do so.

3. Collect Information: At a minimum, gather the necessary information to fulfill the reporting requirement so that you are ready if this is resolved in such a way that a short compliance window is imposed.

For Clients Who Have Already Filed:

1. No Further Action Required: If you have already submitted your Report, no additional steps are necessary at this time.

2. Maintain Records: Ensure that you retain copies of your submission and any related documentation for your records.

3. Monitor for Changes: If there have been any changes in the information you reported, consider whether you are comfortable filing an Updated Report within the required 30-day period.

Additional resources https://www.fincen.gov/boi

For additional information contact support@bizassure.com

 

* Information provided by vonBriesen, Attorney at law.

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Legal and HR Consulting Services

You’re running a business – there are questions you can’t afford to answer without an expert. Now you can afford to ask.

Get Answers To Your Business Questions From Top-Notch Attorneys, Experts & Consultants.

 

 Topics like:

  • Human Resources
  • Labor Law
  • Business Law
  • Safety Compliance
  • Pandemic
  • Cyber Security
  • Much More!

 

How To Submit A Consult:

 

  1. Submit Consult

Easily submit your question through the form below or use the chat feature in the lower right hand corner of this page. 

 

  1. Consult Reviewed

Our client support team will review your question and send it to the appropriate attorney or consultant in your state.

 

  1. Speak to Attorney

Your assigned attorney will call directly with an answer. Calls are typically 15-20 mins, depending on the question.

 

  1. Repeat

Repeat this process as much as you need, all year! 

 

It's that simple, submit your consult today! 



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Emergency Planning

Article by Traiden Global Solutions

We are all familiar with the public service announcements advising us to be prepared for emergencies. Take small steps to increase your disaster preparedness.

First, know your risks at home and at work. What industry do you work in? Are there chemical, fire, or other physical hazards? Where do you live and work and what are the earthquake, flood, wildfire, risks? Knowing your risks helps you identify necessary supplies, equipment, and procedures.

Make your workplace and home safe. Bolt down furniture and equipment. Secure items hung on walls and stored on shelves. Store hazardous chemicals in properly segregated containers. Prevent fires by maintaining good housekeeping.

Get emergency training. Know the procedures for evacuations, spill cleanup, earthquakes, and fire suppression. Be familiar with the alarm systems at work and home (silent, audible, strobes, speakers, etc.). Know where the nearest exits are and use them. Know where you should assemble outside the building to check in.

Make a home emergency plan and discuss with your family. Everyone should know how to communicate and where to meet in a disaster. Make special disaster plans for pets and family members with special needs along with schools and daycare facilities.

Build your disaster kit at home, work, and in the car. Begin with water and food. Add a first aid kit. Consider a radio or phone with phone lists. Add tools such as a flashlight, scissors, and knife. Add necessary medications, eyeglasses, comfortable shoes, warm clothes, and blankets.

Be trained in CPR and First Aid so that you can help others if they are hurt. Know how to use a fire extinguisher safely. Practice and drill emergency procedures so that you will be calm, capable, and prepared when disaster strikes.

For more tips, see the California Office of Emergency Services website at www.caloes.ca.gov.


The above evaluations and/or recommendations are for general guidance only and should not be relied upon for legal compliance purposes. They are based solely on the information provided to us and relate only to those conditions specifically discussed. We do not make any warranty, expressed or implied, that your workplace is safe or healthful or that it complies with all laws, regulations or standards.

 

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Active Shooter Preparedness

Article by Traiden Global Solutions

The Department of Homeland Security defines an active shooter as “an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area.” These incidents usually involve firearms and randomly selected targets or victims. Anyone involved in an incident should call emergency 911 as soon as it is safe to do so. Active shooter events are usually over within 10-15 minutes (sometimes before law enforcement arrives), so know how to respond if the unthinkable happens.

Active shooters may be current or former workers, family or friends of co-workers, or complete strangers. While it is difficult to foresee a stranger’s actions, you can look for characteristics that a person may be planning a shooting incident. Report any of the following observations or uneasy, “gut” reactions to your supervisor, management, and/or human resources:

  • Increased use of alcohol, drugs, and absenteeism.
  • Decreased hygiene and appearance.
  • Depression and/or social withdrawal.
  • Disregard for work quality or company policy.
  • Mood swings and overly emotional responses.
  • Paranoid, suicidal, or doomsday behavior or discussions.
  • Increased discussion of violent incidents and weapons/firearms.

Often, the best choice is to evacuate the active shooter area. For evacuations:

  • Always know two exits and escape routes in every building you visit.
  • Guide others to the escape route and prevent them from entering the shooting zone.
  • Exit whether others follow you or not.
  • Don’t attempt to move wounded people.
  • Keep your hands visible at all times and follow police instructions.

If you can’t escape an active shooter scenario, find a place to hide out.

  • Ideally stay in, or find an office with a door that you can lock and/or barricade.
  • Stay out of sight of windows.
  • Silence your cell phone, turn off radios, TVs, etc. and stay quiet.

If you can’t evacuate or hide, call 911 and talk to the dispatcher or leave the phone line open so they can listen and record events. If possible, describe the location of the shooting, the shooter, and the weapons. Remain calm, listen, and think about your next moves.

Only as a last resort, and if your life is in “imminent danger,” should you take action against the shooter. If you must take action, “aggressively and overwhelmingly” attack the shooter with improvised weapons. Throw things and yell at the shooter. Law enforcement recommends that you “commit to your actions,” so don’t hesitate or stop in mid-action.

When law enforcement arrives at an active shooter scene, their first priority will be to stop the shooter. They will go past wounded victims and may push people down to the ground in order to stop the violence. Listen to officer commands. Keep your hands visible, raised, with fingers spread wide. Don’t shout, grab, point, or make distracting noises during officer response.

Create an emergency action plan to respond to an active shooter.

  • Gather emergency responder, hospital, management, and building contact names and phone numbers.
  • Discuss how to alert employees about an incident.  Will you use a code word over the public address system, an all-call phone alert, texts, etc.?
  • Procure supplies such as exit floor plans, first aid kits, staff rosters, flashlights, communication devices, etc.

Once you have your response procedures in place:

  • Create a written plan.
  • Train employees on the plan and how to react when gunshots are heard.
  • Conduct an emergency drill around an active shooter scenario.
  • Evaluate your drill success and adjust your plan and training as needed.

Active shooter situations can be random, with rapid and unpredictable events unfolding.  Thinking about and practicing the proper response now can boost your chance of survival through the event, and in the aftermath.

For more information, response planning guides, and training resources, go to the Department of Homeland Security website on Active Shooter Preparedness.


The above evaluations and/or recommendations are for general guidance only and should not be relied upon for legal compliance purposes. They are based solely on the information provided to us and relate only to those conditions specifically discussed. We do not make any warranty, expressed or implied, that your workplace is safe or healthful or that it complies with all laws, regulations or standards.

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Contractor Safety

Article by Traiden Global Solutions

When contractors perform services at employer worksites, a detailed contract and contractor safety program protects the health and safety of both employees and contractors. The employer and the contractor share an obligation to communicate planned work activities, the hazards involved, and the contracted tasks, as well as the training, tools, and equipment that all employees will need.

Before agreeing to work with a contractor, review the following data that gives insight to their safety culture and performance:

  • History of safety and environmental regulation violations.
  • Injury and loss history.
  • Total Recordable Incident Rate.
  • Experience modification rate (ex-mod).
  • Job and task hazard analysis procedures and results.
  • Written safety programs and policies.

Ensure that you outline requirements in the work contract and in contractor manuals so there is a clearly communicated expectation of workplace safety. Topics to consider include:

  • Company and contractor safety responsibility and emergency contact information.
  • A description of hazardous areas, equipment, materials, and tasks at the worksite.
  • Safety programs that govern the safe work practices for the contracted job.
  • Equipment, tools, and supplies that the contractor or the employer need to provide.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) required at the worksite and for job tasks.
  • Training and certifications that contracted employees need prior to conducting work.
  • Reporting requirements and procedures for injuries, illnesses, hazards, and safety concerns.
  • The expectation for a drug and alcohol free workplace.

It is important that contractors match or exceed the safety culture and standards of the employer. General safe work practices to emphasize include:

  • Lockout/Tagout procedures for equipment on-site.
  • A list of permit-required and non-permit-required confined spaces on-site.
  • Heat illness prevention procedures.
  • Trenching and excavation procedures and the location of utilities.
  • A list of chemicals used on-site and access to safety data sheets.
  • Areas where fall protection is required.
  • Vehicle, driving, and traffic safety rules for the worksite.
  • Good housekeeping methods.
  • Worksite safety inspection processes and frequency of inspections.
  • Worksite security procedures.
  • Personal conduct requirements.

Training is important to familiarize employees with how to control job hazards and prevent injuries. Suggested initial and ongoing training topics include:

  • A worksite safety orientation including a discussion of the hazards associated with the tasks of the job to be performed.
  • The contents of contractor safety manuals.
  • Pre-job briefings and shift meetings.
  • Safety tailgate topics specific to the worksite and job tasks.
  • Trainings that are required to control a hazard, condition, or behavior.

Ensure that you train general contractors on the worksite-specific emergency procedures and equipment. Knowledgeable employees and contractors can cooperate and make fast, quality decisions if they are prepared before an emergency occurs. The following topics and procedures at a minimum should be provided to employees and contractors:

  • Fire prevention and evacuation plans.
  • Emergency spill response and procedures.
  • Exit routes and assembly areas for emergency evacuations.
  • The location of emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and rescue equipment.
  • Emergency contacts and communication methods.
  • Rescue and medical duties for those employees who are to perform them.

Establishing clear expectations, communication, training, and monitoring all help employers and contractors work together to complete their jobs safely while also protecting the safety and health of all affected employees.

12/5/2014


The above evaluations and/or recommendations are for general guidance only and should not be relied upon for legal compliance purposes. They are based solely on the information provided to us and relate only to those conditions specifically discussed. We do not make any warranty, expressed or implied, that your workplace is safe or healthful or that it complies with all laws, regulations or standards.

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Heat Stress Prevention Guide

A heat stress prevention guide may include tips for protecting people from heat-related illnesses, such as knowing the signs and symptoms, staying hydrated, and wearing appropriate clothing.

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How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

An OSHA inspection form, also known as an OSHA inspection checklist, is a tool that helps employers and OSHA inspectors evaluate a workplace's safety practices and compliance with OSHA standards.

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OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App

The OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool is a useful resource for planning outdoor work activities based on how hot it feels throughout the day. It has a real-time heat index and hourly forecasts specific to your location. It also provides occupational safety and health recommendations from OSHA and NIOSH.

 

Click Here To Learn More & Download The App

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Terms and Conditions

Last updated: September 29, 2020

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using Our Service.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation
The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions


For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.

Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.

Country refers to: California, United States

Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to BizAssure, LLC, PO Box 28550 Fresno, CA 93729.

Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.

Feedback means feedback, innovations or suggestions sent by You regarding the attributes, performance or features of our Service.

Free Trial refers to a limited period of time that may be free when purchasing a Subscription.

Goods refer to the items offered for sale on the Service.

Orders mean a request by You to purchase Goods from Us.

Promotions refer to contests, sweepstakes or other promotions offered through the Service.

Service refers to the Website.

Subscriptions refer to the services or access to the Service offered on a subscription basis by the Company to You.

Terms and Conditions (also referred as “Terms”) mean these Terms and Conditions that form the entire agreement between You and the Company regarding the use of the Service.

Third-party Social Media Service means any services or content (including data, information, products or services) provided by a third-party that may be displayed, included or made available by the Service.

Website refers to My Consulting Center, accessible from https://www.myconsultingcenter.com/

You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Acknowledgment
These are the Terms and Conditions governing the use of this Service and the agreement that operates between You and the Company. These Terms and Conditions set out the rights and obligations of all users regarding the use of the Service.

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If You disagree with any part of these Terms and Conditions then You may not access the Service.

You represent that you are over the age of 18. The Company does not permit those under 18 to use the Service.

Your access to and use of the Service is also conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with the Privacy Policy of the Company. Our Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your personal information when You use the Application or the Website and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. Please read Our Privacy Policy carefully before using Our Service.

Placing Orders for Goods
By placing an Order for Goods through the Service, You warrant that You are legally capable of entering into binding contracts.

Your Information
If You wish to place an Order for Goods available on the Service, You may be asked to supply certain information relevant to Your Order including, without limitation, Your name, Your email, Your phone number, Your credit card number, the expiration date of Your credit card, Your billing address, and Your shipping information.

You represent and warrant that: (i) You have the legal right to use any credit or debit card(s) or other payment method(s) in connection with any Order; and that (ii) the information You supply to us is true, correct and complete.

By submitting such information, You grant us the right to provide the information to payment processing third parties for purposes of facilitating the completion of Your Order.

Order Cancellation
We reserve the right to refuse or cancel Your Order at any time for certain reasons including but not limited to:

Goods availability
Errors in the description or prices for Goods
Errors in Your Order
We reserve the right to refuse or cancel Your Order if fraud or an unauthorized or illegal transaction is suspected.

Your Order Cancellation Rights
Any Goods you purchase can only be returned in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and Our Returns Policy.

Our Returns Policy forms a part of these Terms and Conditions. Please read our Returns Policy to learn more about your right to cancel Your Order.

Your right to cancel an Order only applies to Goods that are returned in the same condition as You received them. You should also include all of the products instructions, documents and wrappings. Goods that are damaged or not in the same condition as You received them or which are worn simply beyond opening the original packaging will not be refunded. You should therefore take reasonable care of the purchased Goods while they are in Your possession.

We will reimburse You no later than 14 days from the day on which We receive the returned Goods. We will use the same means of payment as You used for the Order, and You will not incur any fees for such reimbursement.

You will not have any right to cancel an Order for the supply of any of the following Goods:

The supply of Goods made to Your specifications or clearly personalized.
The supply of Goods which according to their nature are not suitable to be returned, deteriorate rapidly or where the date of expiry is over.
The supply of Goods which are not suitable for return due to health protection or hygiene reasons and were unsealed after delivery.
The supply of Goods which are, after delivery, according to their nature, inseparably mixed with other items.
The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium if the performance has begun with Your prior express consent and You have acknowledged Your loss of cancellation right.
Availability, Errors and Inaccuracies
We are constantly updating Our offerings of Goods on the Service. The Goods available on Our Service may be mispriced, described inaccurately, or unavailable, and We may experience delays in updating information regarding our Goods on the Service and in Our advertising on other websites.

We cannot and do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information, including prices, product images, specifications, availability, and services. We reserve the right to change or update information and to correct errors, inaccuracies, or omissions at any time without prior notice.

Prices Policy
The Company reserves the right to revise its prices at any time prior to accepting an Order.

The prices quoted may be revised by the Company subsequent to accepting an Order in the event of any occurrence affecting delivery caused by government action, variation in customs duties, increased shipping charges, higher foreign exchange costs and any other matter beyond the control of the Company. In that event, You will have the right to cancel Your Order.

Payments
All Goods purchased are subject to a one-time payment. Payment can be made through various payment methods we have available, such as Visa, MasterCard, Affinity Card, American Express cards or online payment methods (PayPal, for example).

Payment cards (credit cards or debit cards) are subject to validation checks and authorization by Your card issuer. If we do not receive the required authorization, We will not be liable for any delay or non-delivery of Your Order.

Subscriptions


Subscription period
The Service or some parts of the Service are available only with a paid Subscription. You will be billed in advance on a recurring and periodic basis (such as daily, weekly, monthly or annually), depending on the type of Subscription plan you select when purchasing the Subscription.

At the end of each period, Your Subscription will automatically renew under the exact same conditions unless You cancel it or the Company cancels it.

Subscription cancellations
You may cancel Your Subscription renewal either through Your Account settings page or by contacting the Company. You will not receive a refund for the fees You already paid for Your current Subscription period and You will be able to access the Service until the end of Your current Subscription period.

Billing
You shall provide the Company with accurate and complete billing information including full name, address, state, zip code, telephone number, and a valid payment method information.

Should automatic billing fail to occur for any reason, the Company will issue an electronic invoice indicating that you must proceed manually, within a certain deadline date, with the full payment corresponding to the billing period as indicated on the invoice.

Fee Changes
The Company, in its sole discretion and at any time, may modify the Subscription fees. Any Subscription fee change will become effective at the end of the then-current Subscription period.

The Company will provide You with reasonable prior notice of any change in Subscription fees to give You an opportunity to terminate Your Subscription before such change becomes effective.

Your continued use of the Service after the Subscription fee change comes into effect constitutes Your agreement to pay the modified Subscription fee amount.

Refunds
Except when required by law, paid Subscription fees are non-refundable.

Certain refund requests for Subscriptions may be considered by the Company on a case-by-case basis and granted at the sole discretion of the Company.

Free Trial
The Company may, at its sole discretion, offer a Subscription with a Free trial for a limited period of time.

You may be required to enter Your billing information in order to sign up for the Free trial.

If You do enter Your billing information when signing up for a Free Trial, You will not be charged by the Company until the Free trial has expired. On the last day of the Free Trial period, unless You cancelled Your Subscription, You will be automatically charged the applicable Subscription fees for the type of Subscription You have selected.

At any time and without notice, the Company reserves the right to (i) modify the terms and conditions of the Free Trial offer, or (ii) cancel such Free trial offer.

Promotions
Any Promotions made available through the Service may be governed by rules that are separate from these Terms.

If You participate in any Promotions, please review the applicable rules as well as our Privacy policy. If the rules for a Promotion conflict with these Terms, the Promotion rules will apply.

User Accounts
When You create an account with Us, You must provide Us information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of the Terms, which may result in immediate termination of Your account on Our Service.

You are responsible for safeguarding the password that You use to access the Service and for any activities or actions under Your password, whether Your password is with Our Service or a Third-Party Social Media Service.

You agree not to disclose Your password to any third party. You must notify Us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of Your account.

You may not use as a username the name of another person or entity or that is not lawfully available for use, a name or trademark that is subject to any rights of another person or entity other than You without appropriate authorization, or a name that is otherwise offensive, vulgar or obscene.

Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content (excluding Content provided by You or other users), features and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of the Company and its licensors.

The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the Country and foreign countries.

Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of the Company.

Your Feedback to Us
You assign all rights, title and interest in any Feedback You provide the Company. If for any reason such assignment is ineffective, You agree to grant the Company a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty free, worldwide right and license to use, reproduce, disclose, sub-license, distribute, modify and exploit such Feedback without restriction.

Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Company.

The Company has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that the Company shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services.

We strongly advise You to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that You visit.

Termination
We may terminate or suspend Your Account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if You breach these Terms and Conditions.

Upon termination, Your right to use the Service will cease immediately. If You wish to terminate Your Account, You may simply discontinue using the Service.

Limitation of Liability
Notwithstanding any damages that You might incur, the entire liability of the Company and any of its suppliers under any provision of this Terms and Your exclusive remedy for all of the foregoing shall be limited to the amount actually paid by You through the Service or 100 USD if You haven’t purchased anything through the Service.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Company or its suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, loss of data or other information, for business interruption, for personal injury, loss of privacy arising out of or in any way related to the use of or inability to use the Service, third-party software and/or third-party hardware used with the Service, or otherwise in connection with any provision of this Terms), even if the Company or any supplier has been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if the remedy fails of its essential purpose.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, which means that some of the above limitations may not apply. In these states, each party’s liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

“AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” Disclaimer
The Service is provided to You “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” and with all faults and defects without warranty of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of its Affiliates and its and their respective licensors and service providers, expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise, with respect to the Service, including all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement, and warranties that may arise out of course of dealing, course of performance, usage or trade practice. Without limitation to the foregoing, the Company provides no warranty or undertaking, and makes no representation of any kind that the Service will meet Your requirements, achieve any intended results, be compatible or work with any other software, applications, systems or services, operate without interruption, meet any performance or reliability standards or be error free or that any errors or defects can or will be corrected.

Without limiting the foregoing, neither the Company nor any of the company’s provider makes any representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied: (i) as to the operation or availability of the Service, or the information, content, and materials or products included thereon; (ii) that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free; (iii) as to the accuracy, reliability, or currency of any information or content provided through the Service; or (iv) that the Service, its servers, the content, or e-mails sent from or on behalf of the Company are free of viruses, scripts, trojan horses, worms, malware, timebombs or other harmful components.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain types of warranties or limitations on applicable statutory rights of a consumer, so some or all of the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to You. But in such a case the exclusions and limitations set forth in this section shall be applied to the greatest extent enforceable under applicable law.

Governing Law
The laws of the Country, excluding its conflicts of law rules, shall govern this Terms and Your use of the Service. Your use of the Application may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.

Disputes Resolution
If You have any concern or dispute about the Service, You agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting the Company.

For European Union (EU) Users
If You are a European Union consumer, you will benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which you are resident in.

United States Federal Government End Use Provisions
If You are a U.S. federal government end user, our Service is a “Commercial Item” as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. §2.101.

United States Legal Compliance
You represent and warrant that (i) You are not located in a country that is subject to the United States government embargo, or that has been designated by the United States government as a “terrorist supporting” country, and (ii) You are not listed on any United States government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

 

Severability and Waiver


Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Waiver
Except as provided herein, the failure to exercise a right or to require performance of an obligation under this Terms shall not effect a party’s ability to exercise such right or require such performance at any time thereafter nor shall be the waiver of a breach constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

Translation Interpretation
These Terms and Conditions may have been translated if We have made them available to You on our Service. You agree that the original English text shall prevail in the case of a dispute.

Changes to These Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right, at Our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material We will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at Our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use Our Service after those revisions become effective, You agree to be bound by the revised terms. If You do not agree to the new terms, in whole or in part, please stop using the website and the Service.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, You can contact us:

By email: support@myconsultingcenter.zendesk.com

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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 29, 2020

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

 

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation
The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.

Business, for the purpose of the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), refers to the Company as the legal entity that collects Consumers’ personal information and determines the purposes and means of the processing of Consumers’ personal information, or on behalf of which such information is collected and that alone, or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of consumers’ personal information, that does business in the State of California.

Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to BizAssure, LLC, PO Box 28550 Fresno, CA 93729.

Consumer, for the purpose of the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), means a natural person who is a California resident. A resident, as defined in the law, includes (1) every individual who is in the USA for other than a temporary or transitory purpose, and (2) every individual who is domiciled in the USA who is outside the USA for a temporary or transitory purpose.

Cookies are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.

Country refers to: California, United States

Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.

Do Not Track (DNT) is a concept that has been promoted by US regulatory authorities, in particular the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), for the Internet industry to develop and implement a mechanism for allowing internet users to control the tracking of their online activities across websites.

Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

For the purposes of the CCPA, Personal Data means any information that identifies, relates to, describes or is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with You.

Sale, for the purpose of the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), means selling, renting, releasing, disclosing, disseminating, making available, transferring, or otherwise communicating orally, in writing, or by electronic or other means, a Consumer’s Personal information to another business or a third party for monetary or other valuable consideration.

Service refers to the Website.

Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Company, to perform services related to the Service or to assist the Company in analyzing how the Service is used.

Third-party Social Media Service refers to any website or any social network website through which a User can log in or create an account to use the Service.

Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).

Website refers to My Consulting Center, accessible from https://www.myconsultingcenter.com/

You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data


Types of Data Collected


Personal Data
While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Phone number
  • Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City

Usage Data

Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.

Usage Data may include information such as Your Device’s Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

When You access the Service by or through a mobile device, We may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device You use, Your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of Your mobile device, Your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser You use, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

We may also collect information that Your browser sends whenever You visit our Service or when You access the Service by or through a mobile device.

Information from Third-Party Social Media Services
The Company allows You to create an account and log in to use the Service through the following Third-party Social Media Services:

Google
Facebook
Twitter


If You decide to register through or otherwise grant us access to a Third-Party Social Media Service, We may collect Personal data that is already associated with Your Third-Party Social Media Service’s account, such as Your name, Your email address, Your activities or Your contact list associated with that account.

You may also have the option of sharing additional information with the Company through Your Third-Party Social Media Service’s account. If You choose to provide such information and Personal Data, during registration or otherwise, You are giving the Company permission to use, share, and store it in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on Our Service and store certain information. Tracking technologies used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze Our Service.

You can instruct Your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, if You do not accept Cookies, You may not be able to use some parts of our Service.

Cookies can be “Persistent” or “Session” Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close your web browser. Learn more about cookies: All About Cookies.

We use both session and persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:

Necessary / Essential Cookies

Type: Session Cookies

Administered by: Us

Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services.

Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies

Administered by: Us

Purpose: These Cookies identify if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website.

Functionality Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies

Administered by: Us

Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website.

Tracking and Performance Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies

Administered by: Third-Parties

Purpose: These Cookies are used to track information about traffic to the Website and how users use the Website. The information gathered via these Cookies may directly or indirectly identify you as an individual visitor. This is because the information collected is typically linked to a pseudonymous identifier associated with the device you use to access the Website. We may also use these Cookies to test new pages, features or new functionality of the Website to see how our users react to them.

For more information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding cookies, please visit our Cookies Policy or the Cookies section of our Privacy Policy.

Use of Your Personal Data
The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our Service, including to monitor the usage of our Service.
To manage Your Account: to manage Your registration as a user of the Service. The Personal Data You provide can give You access to different functionalities of the Service that are available to You as a registered user.
For the performance of a contract: the development, compliance and undertaking of the purchase contract for the products, items or services You have purchased or of any other contract with Us through the Service.
To contact You: To contact You by email, telephone calls, SMS, or other equivalent forms of electronic communication, such as a mobile application’s push notifications regarding updates or informative communications related to the functionalities, products or contracted services, including the security updates, when necessary or reasonable for their implementation.
To provide You with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless You have opted not to receive such information.
To manage Your requests: To attend and manage Your requests to Us.
We may share your personal information in the following situations:

With Service Providers: We may share Your personal information with Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service, to advertise on third party websites to You after You visited our Service, for payment processing, to contact You.
For Business transfers: We may share or transfer Your personal information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of Company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
With Affiliates: We may share Your information with Our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include Our parent company and any other subsidiaries, joint venture partners or other companies that We control or that are under common control with Us.
With Business partners: We may share Your information with Our business partners to offer You certain products, services or promotions.
With other users: when You share personal information or otherwise interact in the public areas with other users, such information may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside. If You interact with other users or register through a Third-Party Social Media Service, Your contacts on the Third-Party Social Media Service may see Your name, profile, pictures and description of Your activity. Similarly, other users will be able to view descriptions of Your activity, communicate with You and view Your profile.
Retention of Your Personal Data
The Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use Your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

The Company will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of Our Service, or We are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.

Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your information, including Personal Data, is processed at the Company’s operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. It means that this information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of Your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from Your jurisdiction.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by Your submission of such information represents Your agreement to that transfer.

The Company will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of Your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of Your data and other personal information.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data
Business Transactions
If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

Law enforcement
Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).

Other legal requirements
The Company may disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

Comply with a legal obligation
Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public
Protect against legal liability
Security of Your Personal Data
The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Detailed Information on the Processing of Your Personal Data
Service Providers have access to Your Personal Data only to perform their tasks on Our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Analytics
We may use third-party Service providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.

You can opt-out of having made your activity on the Service available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity.

For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Email Marketing
We may use Your Personal Data to contact You with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials and other information that may be of interest to You. You may opt-out of receiving any, or all, of these communications from Us by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email We send or by contacting Us.

We may use Email Marketing Service Providers to manage and send emails to You.

Mailchimp

Mailchimp is an email marketing sending service provided by The Rocket Science Group LLC.

For more information on the privacy practices of Mailchimp, please visit their Privacy policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/

Twillio

Their Privacy Policy can be viewed at https://www.twilio.com/legal/privacy

Payments
We may provide paid products and/or services within the Service. In that case, we may use third-party services for payment processing (e.g. payment processors).

We will not store or collect Your payment card details. That information is provided directly to Our third-party payment processors whose use of Your personal information is governed by their Privacy Policy. These payment processors adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of payment information.

Stripe

Their Privacy Policy can be viewed at https://stripe.com/us/privacy

Behavioral Remarketing
The Company uses remarketing services to advertise on third party websites to You after You visited our Service. We and Our third-party vendors use cookies to inform, optimize and serve ads based on Your past visits to our Service.

Google Ads (AdWords)

Google Ads (AdWords) remarketing service is provided by Google Inc.

You can opt-out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising and customise the Google Display Network ads by visiting the Google Ads Settings page: http://www.google.com/settings/ads

Google also recommends installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on – https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout – for your web browser. Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on provides visitors with the ability to prevent their data from being collected and used by Google Analytics.

For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Facebook

Facebook remarketing service is provided by Facebook Inc.

You can learn more about interest-based advertising from Facebook by visiting this page: https://www.facebook.com/help/164968693837950

To opt-out from Facebook’s interest-based ads, follow these instructions from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/help/568137493302217

Facebook adheres to the Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioural Advertising established by the Digital Advertising Alliance. You can also opt-out from Facebook and other participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance in the USA http://www.aboutads.info/choices/, the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada in Canada http://youradchoices.ca/ or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance in Europe http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/, or opt-out using your mobile device settings.

For more information on the privacy practices of Facebook, please visit Facebook’s Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

Usage, Performance and Miscellaneous
We may use third-party Service Providers to provide better improvement of our Service.

Invisible reCAPTCHA

We use an invisible captcha service named reCAPTCHA. reCAPTCHA is operated by Google.

The reCAPTCHA service may collect information from You and from Your Device for security purposes.

The information gathered by reCAPTCHA is held in accordance with the Privacy Policy of Google: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/

CCPA Privacy
Your Rights under the CCPA
Under this Privacy Policy, and by law if You are a resident of California, You have the following rights:

The right to notice. You must be properly notified which categories of Personal Data are being collected and the purposes for which the Personal Data is being used.
The right to access / the right to request. The CCPA permits You to request and obtain from the Company information regarding the disclosure of Your Personal Data that has been collected in the past 12 months by the Company or its subsidiaries to a third-party for the third party’s direct marketing purposes.
The right to say no to the sale of Personal Data. You also have the right to ask the Company not to sell Your Personal Data to third parties. You can submit such a request by visiting our “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” section or web page.
The right to know about Your Personal Data. You have the right to request and obtain from the Company information regarding the disclosure of the following:
The categories of Personal Data collected
The sources from which the Personal Data was collected
The business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling the Personal Data
Categories of third parties with whom We share Personal Data
The specific pieces of Personal Data we collected about You
The right to delete Personal Data. You also have the right to request the deletion of Your Personal Data that have been collected in the past 12 months.
The right not to be discriminated against. You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of Your Consumer’s rights, including by:
Denying goods or services to You
Charging different prices or rates for goods or services, including the use of discounts or other benefits or imposing penalties
Providing a different level or quality of goods or services to You
Suggesting that You will receive a different price or rate for goods or services or a different level or quality of goods or services.
Exercising Your CCPA Data Protection Rights
In order to exercise any of Your rights under the CCPA, and if you are a California resident, You can email or call us or visit our “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” section or web page.

The Company will disclose and deliver the required information free of charge within 45 days of receiving Your verifiable request. The time period to provide the required information may be extended once by an additional 45 days when reasonable necessary and with prior notice.

Do Not Sell My Personal Information
We do not sell personal information. However, the Service Providers we partner with (for example, our advertising partners) may use technology on the Service that “sells” personal information as defined by the CCPA law.

If you wish to opt out of the use of your personal information for interest-based advertising purposes and these potential sales as defined under CCPA law, you may do so by following the instructions below.

Please note that any opt out is specific to the browser You use. You may need to opt out on every browser that you use.

Website
You can opt out of receiving ads that are personalized as served by our Service Providers by following our instructions presented on the Service:

From Our “Cookie Consent” notice banner
Or from Our “CCPA Opt-out” notice banner
Or from Our “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” notice banner
Or from Our “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link
The opt out will place a cookie on Your computer that is unique to the browser You use to opt out. If you change browsers or delete the cookies saved by your browser, you will need to opt out again.

Mobile Devices
Your mobile device may give you the ability to opt out of the use of information about the apps you use in order to serve you ads that are targeted to your interests:

“Opt out of Interest-Based Ads” or “Opt out of Ads Personalization” on Android devices
“Limit Ad Tracking” on iOS devices
You can also stop the collection of location information from Your mobile device by changing the preferences on your mobile device.

“Do Not Track” Policy as Required by California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
Our Service does not respond to Do Not Track signals.

However, some third party websites do keep track of Your browsing activities. If You are visiting such websites, You can set Your preferences in Your web browser to inform websites that You do not want to be tracked. You can enable or disable DNT by visiting the preferences or settings page of Your web browser.

Your California Privacy Rights (California’s Shine the Light law)
Under California Civil Code Section 1798 (California’s Shine the Light law), California residents with an established business relationship with us can request information once a year about sharing their Personal Data with third parties for the third parties’ direct marketing purposes.

If you’d like to request more information under the California Shine the Light law, and if you are a California resident, You can contact Us using the contact information provided below.

California Privacy Rights for Minor Users (California Business and Professions Code Section 22581)
California Business and Professions Code section 22581 allow California residents under the age of 18 who are registered users of online sites, services or applications to request and obtain removal of content or information they have publicly posted.

To request removal of such data, and if you are a California resident, You can contact Us using the contact information provided below, and include the email address associated with Your account.

Be aware that Your request does not guarantee complete or comprehensive removal of content or information posted online and that the law may not permit or require removal in certain circumstances.

Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third party link, You will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

We will let You know via email and/or a prominent notice on Our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the “Last updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us:

By email: support@myconsultingcenter.zendesk.com

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