Labor Compliance
2019 Labor Law Update
With every new year comes new laws rolled down the hill from our friends in Sacramento. This year is no different with some sweeping laws and some smaller changes to existing laws that will affect all small businesses in the golden state. As always, Infinium HR is here to make it easy to be a…
Read MoreOur Annual Holiday Workplace Policy Update
The holidays are upon us and for business owners, this means time to relax, enjoy the time off and leave your worries behind. Right! Exactly the opposite for employers. The holidays can usher in new workplace headaches and requires planning ahead to anticipate some of the problems that might arise. Here are a few tips…
Read MoreHere’s How to Comply with CA Sexual Harassment Training
As you know by now, as a result of SB 1343 the State of California will now require that all employers with more than 5 employees to provide Sexual Harassment Prevention Training by video or live in person at least 2 hours of training to all supervisory employees and at least one hour to all…
Read MoreCalifornia Reasonable Accommodation Rules and How to Comply
Employers need to be aware of recent changes to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) California Fair Employment and Housing Act which requires employers of five or more employees to provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with a physical or mental disability to apply for jobs and to perform the essential functions of their…
Read MoreHow to Tame Stubborn Employee Attendance Issues
With California’s new sick pay policy, it has become more difficult to manage employee attendance issues. For example, with the new law, you cannot discipline or retaliate against employees while they are using accrued sick time nor is it advised that you require a physician’s note. This complicates matters but does not prevent employers from…
Read MoreHow to Implement an Alternative Workweek Schedule
Standard workweek in California is 40 hours per week, with any work over 8 hours in a day, or 40 in a week paid at time and a half. There are not a lot of options to get around this, although one option is legal under certain conditions in California. The Alternative Workweek Schedule (AWS)…
Read MoreMaking Sense of On-Call and Standby Pay
Employers who need to keep their employees close for emergency reasons or work fluctuations have probably heard of standby or on-call pay status. These two are almost interchangeable; it more so depends on how you define the employee’s status and how quickly you expect them to respond. Closely related to these two practices is Reporting…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Workers From Heat Related Illnesses
Welcome to Summer! Looks like the heat is finally here and along with it, the potential for serious injury to your employees. Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to take time to plan ahead and protect outdoor workers from heat and outdoor related illness and death. “It is never too early for employers with outdoor workers to…
Read MoreHow to Handle Employees Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol
It’s problem business owners hope they never face, but it pays to be prepared. What happens when you witness employees under the influence of drugs or alcohol on the job? Do you have a plan to minimize the risk to the employee, their co-workers and your business? There are many risks when employee’s show up intoxicated…
Read MoreIts Now the Law – AB5 and Independent Contractors
Previously just a California Supreme Court decision, the new rules surrounding Independent Contractors is now law. AB5 has passed in the CA legislature and now has been signed into law. The law is effective January 1, 2020. The law codifies the new ABC test that last year replaced the previous “20 rule” test to determine…
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