--- title: Default HubSpot Blog | Team Granite (2) description: (2) --- [![](https://blog.graniteins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Granite%20Insurance%20Brokers.png?width=376&name=Granite%20Insurance%20Brokers.png)](http://www.graniteins.com/) - [About Us](https://www.graniteins.com/about-us) - [Our Process](https://www.graniteins.com/granites-process) - [Testimonials](https://www.graniteins.com/testimonials) - [Contact](https://www.graniteins.com/contact) - [Expertise](https://www.graniteins.com/expertise) - [Workers' Comp, Liability & Auto](https://www.graniteins.com/workers-comp-liability-auto) - [Group Employee Benefits](http://www.graniteins.com/granite-healthpro) - [E-COMP Pay-Go Program](https://www.graniteins.com/about-us-ecomp) - [Premier Programs, Associations & Groups](http://www.graniteins.com/premier-programs-associations-group) - [Builders & Contractors](http://www.graniteins.com/builders-contractors) - [Private & Charter Schools](http://www.graniteins.com/private-charter-schools) - [Register for Workshops](http://www.graniteins.com/register-for-workshops) - [Service & Appointment Requests](http://www.graniteins.com/servicing-appointment-requests) - [Compliance Marketplace](http://www.graniteins.com/curated-compliance-marketplace) - [Newsfeed](http://www.graniteins.com/blog) - [Subscribe](http://www.graniteins.com/subscribe-to-blog) **![Telephone_icon_blue_](https://blog.graniteins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Telephone_icon_blue_.png?width=26&name=Telephone_icon_blue_.png) 1 (888) 347-2648** ![email-icon](https://blog.graniteins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/email-icon.jpg?width=26&name=email-icon.jpg) [**Contact**](https://www.graniteins.com/contact) [![Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/467326/0a3647f2-51d8-41a2-aa16-fac1a4915245.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/467326/0a3647f2-51d8-41a2-aa16-fac1a4915245)   [![Get A Quote](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/467326/ff79a74e-b157-4837-b1ff-9b3283ec3577.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/467326/ff79a74e-b157-4837-b1ff-9b3283ec3577) # Granite Insurance Brokers ## Team Granite ### Recent Posts ## [Granite Insurance Brokers Adds New Team Members!](https://blog.graniteins.com/granite-insurance-brokers-adds-new-team-members) Posted by [Team Granite](https://blog.graniteins.com/author/team-granite) on May 24, 2018 9:01:33 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.graniteins.com/hubfs/horizontal%20granite%20logo%20(scaled%20down).png)](https://blog.graniteins.com/granite-insurance-brokers-adds-new-team-members) Dear Valued Clients, [Read More](https://blog.graniteins.com/granite-insurance-brokers-adds-new-team-members) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.graniteins.com/granite-insurance-brokers-adds-new-team-members#comments-listing) ## [Granite Workshop April 19 - Drug Testing and Substance Abuse (For Private Employers) in the Workplace](https://blog.graniteins.com/granite-workshop-april-19) Posted by [Team Granite](https://blog.graniteins.com/author/team-granite) on Mar 28, 2018 11:49:29 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.graniteins.com/hubfs/Drug-Test-Results.jpg)](https://blog.graniteins.com/granite-workshop-april-19) **You are invited to attend Granite's Upcoming Compliance Workshop:** ***Drug Testing and Substance Abuse*** ***(For Private Employers) in the Workplace*** [Read More](https://blog.graniteins.com/granite-workshop-april-19) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.graniteins.com/granite-workshop-april-19#comments-listing) ## [Granite Perks goes national!](https://blog.graniteins.com/granite-perks-goes-national) Posted by [Team Granite](https://blog.graniteins.com/author/team-granite) on Mar 8, 2018 11:58:24 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.graniteins.com/hubfs/GranitePerkslogo-2.jpg)](https://blog.graniteins.com/granite-perks-goes-national) We are proud to announce that Granite Perks has added National Partner Vendors to our program that include Theme Parks across the country, entertainment in Las Vegas and New York as well as Ski Lift Tickets, Concerts, Sporting Events and much more! **Wherever you are, there is a discount available for you on Granite Perks! You must be an active customer to qualify. Please log in with your company's User Name & Password at **[www.graniteperks.com](http://www.graniteperks.com)** today for more information.** [Read More](https://blog.graniteins.com/granite-perks-goes-national) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.graniteins.com/granite-perks-goes-national#comments-listing) ## [2018 Labor Law Changes for CA Employers](https://blog.graniteins.com/2018-labor-law-changes-for-ca-employers) Posted by [Team Granite](https://blog.graniteins.com/author/team-granite) on Feb 20, 2018 2:46:46 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.graniteins.com/hubfs/labor%20law.png)](https://blog.graniteins.com/2018-labor-law-changes-for-ca-employers) **2018 Labor Law Changes for CA Employers** Granite Insurance Brokers wants to make sure 2018 goes smoothly for you. To help you navigate the various tasks and processes, we have prepared a detailed 2018 preview organized by topic. Also included is an update on Noteworthy Laws and Changes for 2018 and beyond. [Read More](https://blog.graniteins.com/2018-labor-law-changes-for-ca-employers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.graniteins.com/2018-labor-law-changes-for-ca-employers#comments-listing) ## [What to Do When Your Small Business Suffers a Data Breach](https://blog.graniteins.com/what-to-do-when-your-small-business-suffers-a-data-breach) Posted by [Team Granite](https://blog.graniteins.com/author/team-granite) on Feb 5, 2018 11:13:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.graniteins.com/hubfs/data%20breach.jpg)](https://blog.graniteins.com/what-to-do-when-your-small-business-suffers-a-data-breach) Most businesses are forced to close shop after experiencing a data breach and those that manage to stay open rarely reclaim the success they experienced prior to the breach. You can’t undo a data breach once it has happened to your business, but you can help mitigate the damage of a data breach and save your company’s reputation if you respond correctly. [Read More](https://blog.graniteins.com/what-to-do-when-your-small-business-suffers-a-data-breach) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.graniteins.com/what-to-do-when-your-small-business-suffers-a-data-breach#comments-listing) ## [Granite Workshop February 7 - California Harassment Prevention Supervisors Training (AB 1825 and AB 20523)](https://blog.graniteins.com/granite-workshop-2718) Posted by [Team Granite](https://blog.graniteins.com/author/team-granite) on Jan 26, 2018 12:11:32 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.graniteins.com/hubfs/cmtc%20harass2-241856-edited.jpeg)](https://blog.graniteins.com/granite-workshop-2718) **You are invited to attend Granite's Compliance Workshop Series:** ***2017-2018 Workshop - ***California Harassment Prevention Supervisors Training (AB 1825 and AB 20523)****** [Read More](https://blog.graniteins.com/granite-workshop-2718) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.graniteins.com/granite-workshop-2718#comments-listing) ## [Top 5 New Employment Laws Effective 1/1/18 & Good Faith Penalty Extended](https://blog.graniteins.com/top-5-new-employment-laws-effective-1/1/18-good-faith-penalty-extended) Posted by [Team Granite](https://blog.graniteins.com/author/team-granite) on Jan 16, 2018 10:17:51 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.graniteins.com/hubfs/Employment-Laws.jpg)](https://blog.graniteins.com/top-5-new-employment-laws-effective-1/1/18-good-faith-penalty-extended) California Governor Jerry Brown signed several **significant employment bills that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2018**, and many businesses in the state will need to update their policies and practices accordingly. **Here are the top five new state laws that HR professionals should start preparing for now:** [Read More](https://blog.graniteins.com/top-5-new-employment-laws-effective-1/1/18-good-faith-penalty-extended) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.graniteins.com/top-5-new-employment-laws-effective-1/1/18-good-faith-penalty-extended#comments-listing) ## [Tips for Fighting Cold and Flu Season in the Workplace](https://blog.graniteins.com/tips-for-fighting-cold-and-flu-season-in-the-workplace) Posted by [Team Granite](https://blog.graniteins.com/author/team-granite) on Oct 24, 2017 11:16:14 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.graniteins.com/hubfs/Flu%20Season.jpg)](https://blog.graniteins.com/tips-for-fighting-cold-and-flu-season-in-the-workplace) The exact timing and duration of flu seasons can vary, but influenza activity often begins to increase in October. Now's the time to take preventive measures in your workplace. The Flu can cause a big disruption for business. Employees who are sick may not be as productive when it comes to getting work done, and symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and fever can spread germs to healthy employees. **Go to Curated Compliance Resource Library now and get the [Guide for Everyday Preventative Actions](http://www.curatedcompliance.com/resources-checklists?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9XcXucYE4TUGuJJvjOHhBf6fLJwzJLhddEMU9XyuB3kKYB-dMPAPIiJZbUghXzCqUnIk2B) Than Can Help Fight Germs and the Flu** [Read More](https://blog.graniteins.com/tips-for-fighting-cold-and-flu-season-in-the-workplace) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.graniteins.com/tips-for-fighting-cold-and-flu-season-in-the-workplace#comments-listing) ## [Reminder: Employers Must Begin Using the New Form I-9](https://blog.graniteins.com/reminder-employers-must-begin-using-the-new-form-i-9) Posted by [Team Granite](https://blog.graniteins.com/author/team-granite) on Sep 19, 2017 3:43:27 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.graniteins.com/hubfs/I-9-Image.png)](https://blog.graniteins.com/reminder-employers-must-begin-using-the-new-form-i-9) A quick reminder that all employers are required to use** [the new version of the Form I-9](https://www.uscis.gov/i-9?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-82ptGTFqceZio0TuIvGqpG8avGWHfqi_Xuf8etzKdCxEZI94jI1RkLOCludHTjJmwTervo)** (dated 07/17/17) beginning Monday, September 18, 2017. [Read More](https://blog.graniteins.com/reminder-employers-must-begin-using-the-new-form-i-9) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.graniteins.com/reminder-employers-must-begin-using-the-new-form-i-9#comments-listing) ## [Everything You Need to Know About Nondiscrimination and Classing Rules for Health Plans](https://blog.graniteins.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-nondiscrimination-and-classing-rules-for-health-plans) Posted by [Team Granite](https://blog.graniteins.com/author/team-granite) on Sep 7, 2017 3:37:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.graniteins.com/hubfs/Image-Mitigation-of-Administrative-Costs-Risks.jpg)](https://blog.graniteins.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-nondiscrimination-and-classing-rules-for-health-plans) If you are planning to "class" or "carve out" groups of employees from health plan coverage this Open Enrollment season, then you'll need our attorney-developed ***Nondiscrimination & Classing Rules for Health Plans*** guide to make sure you are complying with federal health plan nondiscrimination rules. [**Download your free copy today of the** ***Nondiscrimination and Classing Rules for Health Plans Guide *****on our Curated Compliance resource library**.](http://t.sidekickopen61.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XYg2zGqpMW1qgd6l4XXSfxW3LqWkM56dR8nf8k2XYj02?t=http%3A%2F%2Finfo.graniteins.com%2Fe1t%2Fc%2F*W2dCDqm1DQM5gW3mZ9CK53gyt_0%2F*N92MCrWW5x43W1TGhWl3yjYdN0%2F5%2Ff18dQhb0SmhZ8XJ9TCW88fD976ghkRDVWs4R0583DJdW5r8vy28yym7NN5yMmT7QJGTxN63R30QS944qN8q5l4Y38F4_W6b-LvS2yJF29W6RykhG7ngddXW7b_m6g61SSZmVCktmT8hS296W7bj1-t5gQtZxW2KQ2YY1GtqJ7W8Q2D5l9dH8_6W6V4mbc6G2lbzN7NMdQN4cNXyW75WRHJ3rlnxcW4QCHXx5LlP1qW7nQMl97zK7Q9W57YsKK7NzkfKW5rN-Xl4qD4K7F19Q_yvQc7PW4P04P071yzF6W2Md6Pd9cyBcvW3c8XtF18sT2MW6dLFtp2t-X9pW91rjcS88ltH4W2ZMVqd7tDLJCW5gSHY56GFKpKMwKJnC3qXWbW3pgFkG2lpng8W386-ML1nP5KgW60nr9m4QrfhPW19rc8k7q9KvgW6w9BCw6q6cdVVnF46K9gCBSfN90dGPbTyBMnW8R8Pdk2pglVTW6vc-Z64VjKHDf2bpbHM04&si=6228845781319680&pi=cc502286-6f16-4f09-a68a-a3f09aedf27c) [Read More](https://blog.graniteins.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-nondiscrimination-and-classing-rules-for-health-plans) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.graniteins.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-nondiscrimination-and-classing-rules-for-health-plans#comments-listing) [Previous](https://blog.graniteins.com/author/team-granite/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.graniteins.com/all) [Next](https://blog.graniteins.com/author/team-granite/page/3) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Workers' Comp (2)](https://blog.graniteins.com/topic/workers-comp) - [Alerts (1)](https://blog.graniteins.com/topic/alerts) - [Healthcare (1)](https://blog.graniteins.com/topic/healthcare) - [Human Resources (1)](https://blog.graniteins.com/topic/human-resources) - [Uncategorized (1)](https://blog.graniteins.com/topic/uncategorized) ### Connect With Us ### Our Services - [Commercial Lines](https://www.graniteins.com/commercial-lines) - [Workers' Compensation](https://www.graniteins.com/about-us-ecomp) - [Property, Liability & Auto](https://www.graniteins.com/workers-comp-liability-auto) - [Group Employee Benefits](https://www.graniteins.com/granite-healthpro) - [Programs & Associations](https://www.graniteins.com/premier-programs-associations-group) - [Granite HealthPro](https://www.graniteins.com/granite-healthpro) - [Compliance & Reviews](https://www.graniteins.com/servicing-appointment-requests) - [Granite Perks](http://graniteperks1.com/) - [HR Services](https://www.graniteins.com/hr-services) - [Risk Management](https://www.graniteins.com/risk-management) - [National Crime Search](https://graniteins.nationalcrimesearch.com/) ### Our Primary Causes - [The ALS Association](http://www.alsa.org/) - [American Cancer Society (ACS)](https://www.cancer.org/) - [American Red Cross](http://www.redcross.org/) - [American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA)](https://www.aspca.org/) - [Avon Breast Cancer Crusade](https://www.avonfoundation.org/programs/breast-cancer/) - [Crisis Support Services of Alameda County](http://www.crisissupport.org/) - [Foothill High School](https://www.foothillfalcons.org/) - [The Great American NO BULL Challenge](http://www.nobullchallenge.org/) - [Hope For Horses (HFH)](https://www.hopeforhorses.org/) - [National Associations for Youth Safety](https://noys.org/) - [Relay For Life](https://secure.acsevents.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=relay) - [Save the Elephants](http://savetheelephants.org/) - [Shepherd’s Gate](https://www.shepherdsgate.org/) ### Contact Us - Ph (888) 347-2648 - Ph (925) 462-8400 - Fx (925) 462-8888 - [Email Us](https://www.graniteins.com/contact/) - [Request a Review by Call](https://www.graniteins.com/request-a-review) - [Service Requests](https://www.graniteins.com/servicing-appointment-requests) - **Northern California **- 6600 Koll Center Pkwy Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566 - **Southern California **- 1225 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014   Copyright © 2018 Granite Insurance Brokers, Inc. | License #0C41366 | [Privacy Policy](https://www.graniteins.com/privacy-policy)  Design by [Sawmill Creative](http://www.sawmillcreative.co)