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When Is Final Pay Due in California?
When an employee leaves your company, it's easy to focus on the logistics of the separation. Collecting company property, disabling system access, and communicating the transition often move to the top of the list. One item cannot wait. California has some of the strictest final pay requirements in the country. Missing a final pay deadline can result in significant penalties, even if the mistake was unintentional. Understanding when final pay is due is an important part of st
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Back-to-School Season: What Employers Should Consider
When the school year begins, it's not just family calendars that change. For working parents, the transition back to school can be demanding. Employers often see an increase in attendance questions, schedule adjustments, and last-minute requests as employees navigate new routines at home. Supporting employees during this season does not mean rewriting your policies or creating exceptions that are difficult to sustain. Often, it comes down to communication, consistency, and a
Aug 52 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
Pre-Tax vs Post-Tax: Are You Deducting Properly?
To be pre-tax or to be post-tax, that is the question. At least, that is the question when it comes to payroll deductions. While every...
Aug 7, 20192 min read
Mid-Year Spot Check
As we enter the second half of 2019, now is the perfect time for a mid-year checkup of changes that may affect your business. EEO-1 Pay...
Jul 9, 20192 min read
Pets in the Workplace: Benefit or Pitfall?
How do you feel leaving your dog at home when you go to work in the morning? Does your dog stare at you with sad eyes and beg you to stay...
Jun 11, 20193 min read
Have You Reviewed Your Leave Policies for 2019?
A change to the use of paid time off while taking a leave that falls under Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) or California Family Rights...
Jan 15, 20191 min read
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