Where do you find the perfect manager? Hiring a manager from within your current employees is the obvious answer. But is it as simple as just promoting that employee to manager and setting him or…
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You’ve been hearing the buzz, that the EDD and IRS have adopted new rules and are cracking down on the improper practice of using 1099 “employees” or more accurately, independent contractors in positions that should…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Do you have a plan for disciplining employees when behavior or performance is lacking? Disciplining employees is never an easy process because of the human factor involved. Having a plan in place will help you…
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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…
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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…
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I’m going to get a little personal today, so bear with me as it has an impact on your business. I recently hurt my shoulder; it is inflamed, and movement is very limited. The treatment…
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In a 2017 national survey 60.4 million Americans are affected by workplace bullying according to the Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI).” Often, we see the term bullying to be something kids do on a playground. But…
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