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Employee Spotlight: March 2017
Employee Spotlight: March 2017 Posted: 3/8/2017

Our Employee of the Month for March is Allison Tingler..... Read more

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What You Should Know About Recreational Pot Use in California
What You Should Know About Recreational Pot Use in California Posted: 2/8/2017

The passing of Proposition 64 in November’s election legalized recreational use of marijuana in California. Since it’s passing, many questions have come up—such as is it okay to smoke weed, how much c.... Read more

Tags: California, new laws
Got a Bad Review?  Learn How the Consumer Review Fairness Act Affects Businesses
Got a Bad Review? Learn How the Consumer Review Fairness Act Affects Businesses Posted: 1/10/2017

On December 14, 2016, President Obama signed into law the “Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016”. This law makes it more difficult for businesses to sue consumers over negative reviews..... Read more

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California Businesses Must Comply with All Gender Bathroom Laws
California Businesses Must Comply with All Gender Bathroom Laws Posted: 1/5/2017

Assembly Bill 1732, signed by Gov. Jerry Brown in September 2016, becomes effective March 1, 2017. California employers will need to comply with this legislation that requires all single-occupancy bat.... Read more

Tags: new laws, employment law
Last Chance to Apply for Making Home Affordable Programs
Last Chance to Apply for Making Home Affordable Programs Posted: 12/21/2016

Struggling homeowners may qualify for help under federal Making Home Affordable programs, but the deadline to apply is fast approaching. The last day to apply for assistance is December 30, 2016. If y.... Read more

Tags: foreclosure relief, Making Home Affordable Program
Employee Spotlight: December 2016
Employee Spotlight: December 2016 Posted: 12/9/2016

Business Consumer Alliance's Employee of the Month for December is Greg Cummings. Greg is one of our retention representatives. Get to know Greg and find out about his many hobbies and interests by r.... Read more

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Happy Holidays to Our Members
Happy Holidays to Our Members Posted: 12/2/2016

As we prepare for the holiday festivities, we think about all of the things we are grateful for. Our relationship with you is one thing we treasure and we thank you for giving us the opportunity to he.... Read more

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BCA Scam Watch:  Fan Authentics Fails to Deliver
BCA Scam Watch: Fan Authentics Fails to Deliver Posted: 11/18/2016

Authentics, or Fan Authentics, an online retailer that sells official sports fan gear, has landed itself on Business Consumer Alliance’s Scam Watch list for failing to deliver the goods. The company’s.... Read more

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California Consumers:  BYOB or Pay a Fee
California Consumers: BYOB or Pay a Fee Posted: 11/17/2016

The acronym BYOB now has new meaning for California consumers planning to conduct a little shopping. On November 8, California voters approved a policy upholding a 2014 decision to ban single-use plas.... Read more

Tags: California, new laws
Employee Spotlight: November 2016
Employee Spotlight: November 2016 Posted: 11/10/2016

Business Consumer Alliance's Employee of the Month for November is Kim Burge. Kim is our Vice President of Operations, but has many hobbies and interests outside of the office. Get to know her by read.... Read more

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