Managing Employees
Effective HR for Small Business
Your every day practices can make a big difference Running a small business without a full time HR department is challenging, especially during a tight labor market where businesses may be short staffed. Larger businesses will always have an advantage over small businesses when it comes to HR management, but there are several ways to…
Read MoreManaging Workplace Investigations
In California, Employers have a duty and obligation to investigate workplace harassment, abusive conduct, discrimination, and bullying claims. Employers are also required to take actions necessary to resolve the situation and prevent any further discrimination or harassment from occurring. This is important…the law has changed recently to dictate who can actually investigate a situation related…
Read MoreWhere Are We Now: Masks or No Masks?
So where are we now that CA has finally released some of the restrictions regarding COVID prevention, like masks, social distancing, and workplaces? Things have changed, but they are not necessarily less complex. We will break down the latest so you know where we are and what you need to do as an employer. Cal/OSHA…
Read MoreMid-Year CA Minimum Wage Increase
As we all know, California’s statewide minimum wage increased to $14 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees and $13 per hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees. But note, as described below, some localities have a higher minimum wage than the state minimum and some local ordinances eliminate any difference in…
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the mental health of people of all ages, and now more than ever it is critical to reducing the stigma around mental health struggles that commonly prevent individuals from seeking help. Mental health does not only affect the home life but work as well. I wish…
Read MoreStop Waiting for Normal – Change is the New Normal
5 Ways to prepare for the future as small business employer Small business owners can benefit greatly by eliminating the notion that we are going to return to “normal”, whatever that means, anytime soon. One thing is for certain however, change is the only thing we can count on, and this latest Coronavirus pandemic has…
Read MoreWhat if an Employee Refuses to Report to Work During COVID-19?
Amid increased community transmission and “stay-at-home” orders, employees may fear contracting the virus if they leave home and may refuse to report to a workplace as required. Generally speaking, employees do not have the right to refuse to work due to health and safety concerns unless certain relatively stringent conditions are met. Under OSHA guidance,…
Read MoreThe New Employer Liability – COVID-19
As we begin to gear things back up, its critical that you understand, we are in a different world now. Whether you believe this new virus threat and the response to it is real or perceived, accurate or overblown, its here, and will be here for a while. As a result, laws have changed, more…
Read MoreMental Health and Your Small Business
Employees who call in sick often or seem to struggle with everyday tasks. Employees and managers who seem to lose control over their emotions or can’t seem to hit rising performance targets. You may observe issues like these without realizing that they can be indicators of depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions. In today’s…
Read MoreThe Value of a Good Hire
A couple weeks ago, we discussed the cost of a bad hire, it was our top rated blog in recent history. That makes it apparent that employers are concerned about the quality of their new hires and their existing staff. It’s a tough labor market! Let’s look at the value of hiring the right person…
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