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…
Continue ReadingThe headlines above are just from recent posts regarding the tightening US labor market. There is no doubt things are changing amidst a supercharged economy and will get even tighter as companies gain long term…
Continue ReadingPreviously 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…
Continue ReadingWhile 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…
Continue ReadingEmployees 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…
Continue ReadingThe 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…
Continue ReadingDepending 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…
Continue ReadingBeing 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…
Continue ReadingReporting 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…
Continue ReadingPayroll 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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