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Mid-Year Check In: What Has Changed Since January?
It is hard to believe we are already halfway through the year. For many employers, January starts with goals, plans, budgets, and priorities. By July, however, things often look a little different. Know Your Rights Requirement By February 1, employers were required to provide employees with an annual written notice regarding certain workplace rights. Now is a good opportunity to confirm the notice was distributed to existing employees and incorporated into your onboarding pro
5 days ago2 min read
Preparing for Summer Time Off
As summer gets into full swing, vacation requests, long weekends, and family trips start filling the calendar. While managing employee absences can sometimes feel challenging, a little planning can go a long way. One of the best things you can do is encourage employees to submit requests early. The more visibility you have into upcoming time off, the easier it becomes to manage schedules, identify coverage needs, and avoid last-minute surprises. Summer is also a good reminder
Jul 11 min read
Supreme Court Passes Landmark Title VII Ruling
On Monday, June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that “an employer who fired an individual merely for being gay or...
Jun 16, 20202 min read
Keeping Connected in a Remote Workplace
COVID-19, aka the coronavirus, has had an impact on just about every single person in the world. Most importantly, your employees. Now,...
Apr 7, 20202 min read
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) is effective – now what?
Welcome to the first day of temporary legislation under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). What does this mean exactly...
Mar 31, 20202 min read
Managing Overtime in California
California’s wage and hour laws are unlike any other state, which can make them a challenge to correctly interpret. Recently, two...
Mar 4, 20202 min read
Is Direct Deposit Putting You at Risk?
"It's my money and I need it now!" Perhaps you recognize this phrase from a popular television commercial. Instant gratification is...
Feb 4, 20201 min read
Introductory Period vs. Probationary Period of Employment in California
Upon hire, many employers have a defined period of time where the employee is able to learn how to perform the job on a regular basis....
Jan 7, 20201 min read
Navigating Paying Your Employees During a Natural Disaster
Again, this year we are experiencing more natural disasters, wildfires and power outages in California. As a result, many employers have...
Nov 5, 20192 min read
Salary Threshold Increase for 2020
Last week, the US Department of Labor announced an increase to the federal salary threshold for the “white-collar” exemptions from...
Oct 17, 20191 min read
Managing Leave Laws In California
The alphabet soup of leave laws in California can be a complex process. FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL, PSL -keeping abreast of these and the many...
Sep 4, 20191 min read
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