by Chris Heaton - Vice President of Advocacy and Public Affairs

On October 29, 2018, New Jersey became the 11th state to adopt a statewide paid sick leave statute that requires virtually all employers to comply. The New Jersey law provides that all employees will accrue one (1) hour of sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 40 hours, unless the employer has an existing paid sick leave policy that provides an equal or better benefit. Employers must allow employees to carryover unused hours, up to a maximum of 40 hours to...

by Michelle Yungblut - Chief Knowledge Officer

A couple weekends ago we went to the family lake house out in the country and while there my ten-year-old daughter asked if she could learn to drive the golf cart. That led to my eight-year-old son asking to do the same. My husband and I agreed and thought it would be a good precursor to them eventually learning how to drive a car. Wow, was it trying.

"Great leaders don't like to see people fail,” says Murphy. “Hiring is one of the most difficult parts of leadership, simply because it goes against everything else leaders do that makes them so effective.”

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors to be offered courses in high-growth electronic security and life safety industry

The electronic security and life safety industry presents a wealth of opportunities for today’s high school graduates. Advancements in the industry have placed it in the fast-moving, high-tech arena. Jobs in the industry are interesting, challenging, pay well and are recession proof. They also provide a solid career path and the opportunity to make a difference.

ESA is proud to recognize the distinguished group of companies supporting the industry in 2018 through its Executive Strategic Partners program.

September brought several bills in California to an expected conclusion. AB 1906 and SB 327 relating to information privacy and connected (IoT) devices was signed into law. California also enacted an expansion of its Consumer Privacy Act. SB 1121 was signed by the Governor on September 23rd and is still being evaluated for its potential ramifications to businesses that must comply with its numerous provisions.