Potential Incoming New Laws – Protections for Immigrant Workers
California’s sanctuary policies date back decades with individual cities adopting policies to limit their cooperation [...]
Employee Benefits
WHY CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS SHOULD BREAK UP WITH PTO (AND EMBRACE THE SICK-VACATION POWER COUPLE)
Let’s be honest. When Paid Time Off (PTO) first waltzed onto the HR scene, it [...]
New Notice Requirement Addresses Victims of Crime in California
On July 1, 2025, the Civil Rights Department (CRD) published the official model notice outlining [...]
Top Ten Reminders for 2024
It is hard to believe that 2023 is already coming to an end. Since we [...]
COVID-19 SUPPLEMENTAL PAID SICK LEAVE RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM!
As we previously reported to our valued clients in our October of 2022 - New [...]
No Clowning Around with Alternative Workweek Schedules
An alternative work schedule (AWS) is a schedule that allows employees to complete their regular [...]
[Updated 2/10/22] New Year, New Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Law
California Governor Gavin Newsom officially announced this week that an agreement has been reached to [...]
EXEMPT SALARIES MAY INCREASE BY OVER 10% FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Effective January 01, 2023, California’s minimum wage will increase for all employees across California. Since [...]
COBRA Subsidies and the American Rescue Plan Act – What Employers Need To Know
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law, the [...]
COVID-19 Hazard Pay Ordinances
During the COVID-19 pandemic, most Californians have received the benefit of California grocery, drug store, [...]