Managing Employees
Avoid Brain Drain When Employees Leave
Terminating employees can be hazardous enough, but when you realize that the employee you are letting go (or is resigning) may know trade secrets about your business, or otherwise have information in their mental possession that would be difficult to duplicate in another employee, it makes termination even more difficult. Avoiding brain drain at termination…
Read MoreEmployee Travel – When Do You Need a Travel Policy
Employee travel can get a little complicated if you don’t have clear policies in place. By law, employers need to reimburse employees for business expenses, including incurred during the course of employment. There are multiple variables involved with employee travel, and major differences between local worksite travel, and long-distance travel so setting up these policies…
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 MoreSo How Does Timeclock Rounding Work?
As you know, California law requires employers to keep accurate records of hours their employees work — but that doesn’t necessarily mean employers must track employee time down to the minute. There is a process called “Rounding” that allows employers to round employee punches to the nearest 1, 5, 6 or 15-minute mark. This law…
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 More5 Steps to Getting the Most from Your Employees
Out of all the challenges a business owner must take, managing employees for maximum performance can be the most stressful because of the human factor. Many small business owners are great at what they do, but to scale their business, they must become great at managing employees. Here’s 5 management hacks that small business owner…
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 MoreThe Pros and Cons of Temporary Staffing
Traditionally, using temporary staffing has been associated with larger businesses who may have large workforce fluctuations or may need specialized recruiting. However, even small businesses can benefit in the right situations and may actually save money in the long run. Whether you’re stocking up on staff for a special project or looking to hire the…
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 MorePaycheck Deduction – What’s Legal and What’s Not?
While it is tempting to make a paycheck deduction from an employee’s check for lost or broken equipment, mistakes or unreturned property, under California law, it is very difficult to do so outside of legally allowed deductions. It’s even tougher to make paycheck deductions from an employee’s final paycheck. This is a very tightly structured…
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