Hiring Employees
Hiring Minors
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 permits, and the new 2021, mandated reporter rules, it might be a good time to review. Limitations for all minors:…
Read MoreRemote Verification of I-9’s
Remote I-9 verification flexibility ends July 31, 2023 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) allowed for flexible remote I-9 verification during the pandemic. Meaning employers did not have to physically inspect eligibility documents to complete the I-9 for new hires. These flexibilities were extended multiple times during the pandemic but will end on July 31,…
Read MoreMandatory Arbitration Agreements – Now Legal?
In February, a three-judge Ninth Circuit panel revisited and struck down California’s ban on mandatory employment arbitration agreements, which was part of AB 51, enacted in 2019. This panel declared AB51 was preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). The statute in question, AB 51, was signed into law by Governor Newsom in 2019. This…
Read MoreSales Commission Agreements
As with just about anything in CA, there are rules to live by with regards to Sales Commission and Sales Compensation plans. Although the law detailed in Labor Code Section 2751 has been on the books since January 1, 2013, law updates and legal challenges have further defined sales commission regulations and made it no…
Read MorePrevent Most Employment Problems in 7 Easy Ways
Most employment problems can be traced back to simple employment actions, errors in written or verbal communication, or failure to ensure employees receive all that they have rights to under CA and Federal Labor Law. These errors are usually preventable with some forethought, planning and careful action. The goal of any employer should be to…
Read More5 HR Priorities for 2023
Is an economic downturn looming over our heads in 2023? Will there be layoffs, downsizing, reduced consumer spending or maybe more inflation? Who knows! No matter what direction the country heads, it’s certain there that small business will need to build the best workforce possible to weather any storm. As small business owners, we can…
Read MoreHiring Employees – Keeping the Fish on the Hook
Business is good, it’s time to hire new employees to handle the growth. Of course, we all know by now that the labor market is tight, and that it’s going to take extra expense and effort to find quality employees, but there is a factor that needs to be considered AFTER you find the right…
Read MoreAre Arbitration Agreements Legal?
Many small businesses in the past have required their employees agree to arbitration and mandated either specifically written or standard use Arbitration Agreements as a condition of employment. These forms typically contain clauses requiring arbitration in the event of a dispute between the employee and an employer. However, in 2019, California passed a law prohibiting…
Read MoreBulletproof your Hiring Process
In today’s labor market, where finding a quality employee is as tough as it has been in 25 years, it critical that you get it right when it comes to hiring. Your business needs committed staff that won’t fall apart on you or leave for another opportunity at the drop of a hat. You also…
Read MoreWorkplace HR Trends in 2022
As we close out another unprecedented year, we look to 2022 and what kinds of workplace trends small business owners should be thinking about. With many businesses growing fast, labor short, and government still churning the Covid waters, it’s tough to predict what the year will look like, but we can already see trends happening…
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