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2025 Labor Law Preview

By Ehettinger | October 16, 2024
2025 Labor Law Changes

California’s legislative cycle has ended, and Governor Gavin Newsom has signed several new employment laws that take effect January 1, 2025. Employers have only a few months to prepare for these changes. Here’s a quick…

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Managing Excessive Employee Absenteeism

By Ehettinger | October 16, 2024
Manage excessive employee absenteeism and keep your workplace culture positive

Employee absenteeism has become a growing concern for small businesses. Even though Covid-19 is a distant memory, its effects still impact employee absenteeism. It can significantly affect productivity, morale, and profits. When absenteeism becomes habitual,…

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Do Your Managers Possess These 5 Key Leadership Skills?

By Mike Hayden | October 4, 2023
Do your managers possess these top 5 leadership qualities?

Being an effective manager requires an understanding of and a devotion to people development. A good manager or business owner makes the clear transition from employee and begins to develop specific skills that grow a…

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Meal and Rest Break Requirements

By Mike Hayden | October 4, 2023
Meal and Rest Breaks in California

This is nothing new but the lawsuits that are rising. Missed meal and rest break compliance continues to be the source of a great deal of litigation for California employers. More than ever, it is…

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Beware of Work Off the Clock

By Mike Hayden | October 4, 2023
Working off the clock in California

Under California Labor Law, it is illegal to make, or allow workers to work “off the clock”. Work off the clock can be due to a request made by an employer or simply because the…

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4 Quick Tips To Avoid Termination Nightmares

By Mike Hayden | September 19, 2023
Employee Termination Nightmare

One of the greatest liabilities employers face is when terminating an employee. Treading into the termination zone is a tricky process that all too frequently becomes a nightmare that drains time, energy and money. We’ve…

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IRS Halts Employee Retention Credit (ERTC) Program

By Mike Hayden | September 15, 2023
IRS has halted ERTC filings until 2024

The IRS announced Thursday that it will stop processing any new ERTC claims, putting a halt to the very popular tax relief program that was designed to help companies that were financially impacted by the…

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Hiring Minors

By Mike Hayden | September 6, 2023

With the increased need for workers these days, minors becoming an option for employers and as a result, they are entering the workforce more frequently .  With all the requirements from restriction on hours, work…

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7 Wage and Hour Laws Every Employer Needs to Know

By Mike Hayden | September 6, 2023
How to comply with California wage and hour laws

Being aware of the basic wage and hour laws that employers must comply with is critical to keeping your operation running smoothly while minimizing employer liability. Small business owners are particularly challenged when it comes…

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Overtime and Bonuses – How to Calculate in California

By Mike Hayden | August 29, 2023
How to calculate overtime on bonus pay in California

Calculating overtime on bonuses in California can be a bit complex because California labor laws have specific rules regarding how overtime should be calculated when bonuses are involved. In California, overtime is typically calculated based…

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