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2025 Labor Law Preview
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 look at some of the key laws: Minimum Wage: Starting January 1, 2025, the statewide minimum wage will increase to…
Read MoreManaging Excessive Employee Absenteeism
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, it can lead to a negative workplace culture where employees with good attendance feel frustrated, ultimately impacting overall team morale.…
Read MoreMeal and Rest Break Requirements
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 important to take a moment to make sure you are in compliance. Here is a quick review on Meal Breaks…
Read MoreBeware of Work Off the Clock
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 employee decided to stay late or come in early and work off the clock. This can include answering work emails…
Read MoreIRS Halts Employee Retention Credit (ERTC) Program
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 COVID pandemic restrictions but still maintained their workforce. The program began in March of 2020, and since then, over 3.6…
Read MoreHiring 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 More7 Wage and Hour Laws Every Employer Needs to Know
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 to staying abreast with labor laws because they are busy running their businesses and don’t have the advantage of in-house…
Read MoreOvertime and Bonuses – How to Calculate 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 on the regular rate of pay, which includes not only the base hourly wage but also certain types of bonuses…
Read MoreCalifornia Victims of Crime Leave
Although violence in the workplace is one area of concern, more often the employee is a victim outside of the workplace but it still becomes a situation that will need employer engagement.
Read MoreResolving Employee Conflict
Employee conflicts are inevitable occurrence in just about every workplace. They can be damaging to morale, teamwork and productivity. As a business owner, manager or HR manager, you play a key role in managing and resolving employee conflict. Here are some practical steps you can take in dealing with peer-to-peer conflicts. Find the Root of…
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