Reversing Itself, Ninth Circuit Invalidates California’s Ban on Mandatory Employment Arbitration Agreements
In 2018, California passed a controversial law called AB-51 (now Labor Code Section 432.6) that prohibited California employers from requiring arbitration agreements as a condition of employment – on pain of jail time and civil penalties. AB-51 was immediately challenged and preliminarily enjoined under the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”), which was passed almost 100 years ago to combat judicial “hostility” towards arbitration and preempts any law that discriminates against arbitration agreements.
Read MoreTMA Welcomes Dynamark Monitoring to its ASAP-to-PSAP Service
The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed Dynamark Monitoring, Inc. to its growing list of ASAP-to-PSAP connected monitoring centers – bringing the total number to 29. Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm monitoring centers to Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs)/PSAPs.
Read MoreTDSi Teams Up with Altronix to Offer UL294 Listed Trove Access & Power Integration Solutions
Altronix, the recognized leader in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry has partnered with TDSi, a leading supplier of integrated access control solutions to offer new streamlined access and power integration solutions that are UL294 listed for access control systems.
Read MoreCAFAA Announces New Program: The Bill Hopple Educational Scholarship Award
Willian (Bill) Hopple has been in the Fire Alarm industry for over 50 years and has played an integral role in the CAFAA organization, guiding it with a focus on education.
Read MoreSnap One Honors Partner Award Winners at ISE 2023
Snap One, provider of smart living products, services, and software to professional integrators, officially unveiled the winners of its prestigious Partner Awards at ISE 2023 last week.
Read MoreNapco Offers New Choices in Real-Time Integration & Security Management for their Top-Rated Alarm Lock Wireless Access Locks
Napco Offers New Choices in Real-Time Integration & Security Management for their Top-Rated Alarm Lock Wireless Access Locks.
Read MoreSIAC Briefs on Recent Joint Meeting Between North and South Carolina PD Committee
Recently, the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) coordinated a joint meeting of the North and South Carolina Police Chiefs Alarm Management Committees.
Read MoreSnap One Announces Worldwide Availability of ClareVision ‘Color Night’ IP Surveillance Cameras at ISE 2023
Snap One has announced the international availability of the ClareVision Color At Night series high-performance IP surveillance cameras that leverage wider apertures, Sony® Starvis™ sensors and integrated LED lighting to deliver improved nighttime performance and visibility.
Read More2023 is Off to a Fast Start!
In my short time as President I am realizing all the moving parts that make the California Alarm Association so great. Within the last month Committees have been finalized, Conventions scheduled, budgets set, and Chapter meetings slated for the coming year. I am excited for the value we are bringing to membership in 2023.
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