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2020 Labor Law Changes, Quick Look

After a relatively quiet year in 2018 with regards to labor law changes, 2019 is shaping up to be a banner year. Several new laws, or changes to existing laws are on the books and slated to take effect January 1. Here’s a quick peek at only the most notable changes coming down the pike.…

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Inc 5000 Announcement

We are excited to announce that Infinium HR has made the Inc 5000 list of the fastest growing, privately held companies in America. We have a lot of folks to thank for this achievement, but most of all we’re thankful for our clients. We hold you in the highest regard, and appreciate the fact that…

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Employee Paid Vacation – Expense or Investment?

Although the American average vacation time per year has gone down a bit over the years, time away from work is still extremely important to your typical employee. In this growing economy where business owners are squeezing every last drop of production out of their limited payroll dollars, it’s a great time to consider the…

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Attracting, Motivating and Retaining Employees in a Booming Economy

As the economy heats up, businesses are growing and being pushed to the limit as far as their people bandwidth. With a 3.5% unemployment rate, maintaining a reliable and motivated team is essential in a booming economy, people are the greatest asset a business has. As a small business, you have a disadvantage over larger…

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How Holiday’s and Holiday Pay Work in California law

Holiday Pay in California

With several National holidays just around the corner, it is a good time to review employer’s obligations to accommodate requests for time off for holidays and set up best pay practices during holiday leaves. Let’s also look at the rules surrounding holiday time off and how other paid and unpaid time off integrates with those…

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The Importance of Managing Employee Leave

When it comes to leave management, it is more critical than ever that you understand the various leaves and how they affect your company. You also need to have policies in place to manage and record employee leaves. We’re referring to the multiple state and federal leaves employees are entitled to, the tangled web of…

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Engaged or Disengaged – Are Your Employees Contributing or Extracting from Your Business?

Are your employees engaged or disengaged

Engaged or Disengaged – Are Your Employees Contributing or Extracting from Your Business? How much your employees are engaged, or disengaged, can make the difference between success and failure of your business. Understanding the various levels of engagement, which range from actively engaged to toxically disengaged, can help you determine the root of the problem…

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Hire Like the Pros II

how to hire great in a tight labor market

In Part I of our Hire Like the Pros series, we detailed the process of setting up a good hire, creating a compelling job description and job post, preparing your questions and getting your job ad on appropriate job boards. Now let’s look as some tips on structuring a good interview, as well as the…

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2 Weeks Notice – Handling the Final Paycheck

Picture the scene – your employee surprises you one day and notifies you that they are resigning and giving you 2 weeks notice. What are your options and what is the “best practice” to handle the employee’s departure in a way that protects your business and meets compliance so you don’t end up in front…

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