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Its Now the Law – AB5 and Independent Contractors

By Mike Hayden | May 8, 2018

Previously just a California Supreme Court decision, the new rules surrounding Independent Contractors is now law. AB5 has passed in the CA legislature and now has been signed into law. The law is effective January…

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Paycheck Deduction – What’s Legal and What’s Not?

By Mike Hayden | April 18, 2018
Paycheck Deduction

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…

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Why You Must Take Employee Complaints Seriously

By Mike Hayden | March 29, 2018
Employee Complaint Process

Employees are far more aware of workplace wage and hour laws and likely to discuss issues with fellow employees or seek outside help to deal with issues they are facing. There are new laws that…

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Still have Questions About CA Paid Sick Leave?

By Mike Hayden | March 19, 2018
California Paid Sick Leave

The CA Paid Sick Leave law has still be a source of confusion and frustration for many small businesses. Unfortunately the powers that be do not understand the complexity of running a small business AND…

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Reducing Workers Compensation Expense and Liability

By Mike Hayden | February 23, 2018
Industrial Workers

Depending on your industry, and the risks you may face, your liability for injuries and subsequent workers compensation claims may vary. Whether you are in a light or heavy risk industry, there are several things…

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4 Ways to Make it Easier to Be a Small Business Employer

By Mike Hayden | February 15, 2018
Make it Easy to Be a Small Business Employer

Being a small business owner is tough enough, but being a small business employer is even tougher. You need to manage your employees, ensure they are productive, and comply with state and federal regulations, all…

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How to Make Sense out of Reporting Time Pay

By Mike Hayden | February 6, 2018

Reporting time pay is not a very complicated matter, but can be if you don’t do things correctly. Heres a quick breakdown of how to handle hours worked, when employees are asked to leave work…

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How to Correct Payroll Under or Overpayments

By Mike Hayden | January 25, 2018
Paycheck Deduction

Payroll underpayment or overpayment happen at times and employees may be overpaid or underpaid. This may be result of improper hours and overtime calculations, or over or underpaid vacation/sick pay. It’s important that you make…

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Meal and Rest Breaks – Why You Should Take them Seriously

By Mike Hayden | January 11, 2018
Meal and Rest Breaks Californiia

Meal and rest breaks are still a major issue for small business despite the relatively recent Brinker Decision. The liabilities associated with violations should scare you enough to make sure this is under control. In…

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2018 Labor Law Changes – What You Need to Do Now

By Mike Hayden | January 4, 2018
2018 small business labor law changes

A few weeks ago we sent out our weekly HR Minute and informed our clients and followers of the new laws coming into play in 2018. That blog (https://blog.infiniumhr.com/2018-labor-law-changes/) was just a preview so you…

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