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FMLA. CFRA. PDL. ADA. FEHA. PDA. PSL. PTO. WC.

ByJodi Guevara October 8, 2026 Small Business HR Solutions

FMLA. CFRA. PDL. ADA. FEHA. PDA. PSL. PTO. WC. If that alphabet soup made your eyes glaze over, you’re not alone. If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably heard some of these...

Employee Mental Health Is Your Business — Even If You’re Not a Therapist

ByJodi Guevara July 30, 2025 Small Business HR Solutions

Employee Mental Health Is Your Business — Even If You’re Not a Therapist Your employee is crying in...

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The Top 5 HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make (and How to Avoid Them)

ByJodi Guevara June 9, 2025 Small Business HR Solutions

The Top 5 HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make (and How to Avoid Them) Let’s be real—no one starts a...

What’s an IIPP — and Why Does Your Business Need One?

ByJodi Guevara June 9, 2025 Small Business HR Solutions

What’s an IIPP — and Why Does Your Business Need One? Spoiler alert: It’s not just another...

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Hiring and Firing on a Hunch? Here’s Why That’s a Risky Game

ByJodi Guevara June 7, 2025 Small Business HR Solutions

Hiring and Firing on a Hunch? Here’s Why That’s a Risky Game Winging It with Hiring and Firing (Also...

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Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness

ByJodi Guevara June 7, 2025 Small Business HR Solutions

Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: As...

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“It Was Just a Joke” — The Excuse That Could Cost Your Business Everything

ByJodi Guevara June 6, 2025 Small Business HR Solutions

“It Was Just a Joke” — The Excuse That Could Cost Your Business Everything “We Don’t...

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What Is a 30-60-90 Day Review?

ByJodi Guevara June 6, 2025 Small Business HR Solutions

What Is a 30-60-90 Day Review? Setting New Employees Up for Success from Day One Starting a new job...

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Why Outdated or Missing Job Descriptions Are a Big HR Red Flag

ByJodi Guevara June 2, 2025 Small Business HR Solutions

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Can You Contact an Employee on FMLA Leave? What Employers Need to Know