Hiring Your First Employee? Here’s What You Need to Know
Hiring Your First Employee? Here’s What You Need to Know Congratulations! Hiring your first employee is a huge milestone for your business. But while it’s exciting, it’s also a big responsibility. If you’re new to managing employees, it can feel overwhelming, but with the right preparation, you can make the process smooth and compliant. At […]
As Temps Rise, Protect Your Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
As Temps Rise, Protect Your Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness As the first major heat wave of the season sends temperatures across California into the 100s, Cal/OSHA reminds all employers to review high temperature advisories and warnings in effect throughout the week — and to protect their outdoor workers from heat illness. Heat illness occurs […]
How to Count Months with Company for State Family Rights Act Leave
How to Count Months with Company for State Family Rights Act Leave I have a former seasonal employee who became a regular employee about nine months ago and is asking for a leave of absence to have surgery. The company has 30 employees, and I know the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) applies to us. […]
How to Track Family Leave When a Workweek Includes a Holiday
How to Track Family Leave When a Workweek Includes a Holiday We have an employee that is currently on California Family Rights Act (CFRA)/Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave and will be using leave during the week of a holiday. How do we count the holiday for leave tracking purposes? Anyone familiar with administering […]
EEOC Trends Every Employer Should Know to Reduce Risk
What Employers Can Learn From EEOC’s 2023 Enforcement Efforts Discrimination in the workplace remains a significant issue, as evidenced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) receiving 73,485 discrimination charges in fiscal year 2023. While many of these charges allege multiple types of discrimination, retaliation remains the most common. In this post, we’ll break […]
California Minimum Wage 2025: What Employers Need to Know
Learn about California’s 2025 minimum wage laws, including state, local, and industry-specific rates. Ensure compliance with expert HR guidance.
5 Keys to Creating a Culture of Stability in Uncertain Times
5 Keys to Creating a Culture of Stability in Uncertain Times The current dynamic, uncertain business environment can produce anxiety and impact worker mental health in ways that affect productivity and retention. We all yearn for a sense of stability in our lives. Too often work can provide the opposite, as the threat of cost […]
Workplace Raids and I-9 Audits: What Employers Need to Know
Workplace Raids and I-9 Audits: What Employers Need to Know As the new U.S. presidential administration takes hold, employers are facing a ramp up in immigration enforcement, including raids and I-9 audits. The Role of ICE in Workplace Immigration Berk, partner at Sheppard Mullin, explains that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the primary federal […]
How to Handle Employee Conflict on Your Team
How to Handle Employee Conflict on Your Team Managers aren’t just in charge of managing the work of the people on their team, they’re also in charge of managing the personalities on their team. That means managing people who work, communicate and interact differently—sometimes to the point that conflict arises. “There is no such thing […]
Helping Young Adults Adapt to the Workplace
HELPING YOUNG ADULTS ADAPT TO THE WORKPLACE As college graduates enter the workforce, they typically have many questions. Having a supportive manager who provides meaningful guidance can make all the difference. However, everyone has a different idea about what being a good manager entails. And often, the way we manage others reflects what we need. Feedback and Clarity In […]