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COVID 19 & California
California ended the Covid-19 State of Emergency, and now non-emergency standards are the law for workplaces. While this is a step towards normalcy, employers must remain vigilant and keep up with the regulations.
International Women’s Day + Gender Equality In The Workplace
International Women’s Day is a globally recognized event that celebrates the achievements of women and promotes gender equality. It is an occasion to reflect on the progress made toward gender equality and identify the work that still needs to be done.
Compliance with California Labor Laws
California is known for its stringent labor laws, which are designed to protect the rights of employees. As an employer operating in the state, it is crucial to stay in compliance with these laws to avoid costly legal penalties and maintain a positive reputation.
Benefits of Outsourcing Your Workforce and HR Department
In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations are under constant pressure to adapt and evolve to meet the changing needs of the market. One way to achieve this is through the development of a flexible and agile workforce.
Federal & California COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Expired
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Highlights: Both Federal and California Emergency Paid Sick Leave Expired on 9/30/2021 Employees taking CA Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) as of 9/30/2021 may continue to take the leave they are currently on even if the entitlement extends...
Bay Area Counties Mandate a Return to Indoor Masking
Thursday, August 6, 2020 Yesterday, the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sonoma, and the City of Berkeley announced a new health order requiring everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to wear masks when in indoor,...
CAL-OSHA Has Spoken
Monday, June 21st, 2021 Cal-OSHA has spoken! This week marks a milestone in California’s emergence from the pandemic: vaccinated employees in most workplaces can now be mask-less! This has left employers wondering if we’re back to normal or there are still more...
ARPA & CA Paid Sick Leave
Thursday, April 8th, 2021 Legislation was recently passed at the federal and state level regarding COVID-19. Below are important points about each piece of recently passed legislation with links to more information on each law. This is a very brief overview of the...
Hot Topics in Employment Law
Thursday, November 5, 2020 The end of the year is quickly approaching and with that the IRS has recently announced 2021 contribution limits for 401K plans, health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), parking and mass transit benefits, and...
Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Election Day is tomorrow, and no matter your political views, chances are you and/or your employees will feel some "election stress" tomorrow and in the coming weeks. We've compiled some resources below that we hope you'll find helpful. This...
Make every vote count!
Tuesday, September 24th, 2020 California Election Code Section 14001 requires that employers post this notice to their employees 10 days before the November 3rd election date informing them of eligible paid leave for the purpose of voting in a statewide election. The...
Social Security Tax Deferrals
Friday, September 4th, 2020 On August 8, 2020, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum as part of the ongoing COVID-19 relief efforts. This memorandum authorizes the deferral of employee social security taxes from September 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020....
Payroll
Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 Ready for more changes due to COVID-19? It seems this pandemic has touched every part of our businesses as small employers, and the only thing we can count on is more change. The most recent changes were signed via executive orders by...
Updates Regarding Form I-9
Thursday, July 27th, 2020 The I-9 form is often misunderstood, but right now the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is actually making it *easier* for employers to use! Imagine that! Due to the ongoing pandemic, DHS has provided flexibility for employers to review...
5500 Filing
Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 Tax forms aren’t the most exciting things in the world, but they are necessary! To satisfy the annual reporting requirements under the ERISA and Internal Revenue Code, Form 5500 was developed. This form is to provide information to the IRS and...
Today is another victory for the LGBQT community!
Monday, June 15th, 2020 Today is another victory for the LGBQT community! The Supreme Court today has federally extended workplace protections to gay, lesbian and transgender workers nationwide. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which previously did not...
Is Your Business Ready to Re-Open?
Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 By: Aga TrinidadAs many states and counties enter Phases 2 and 3, businesses are starting to prepare their employees to return to their workplace. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had issued an updated guideline to help...
Video Interviewing
Friday, May 10th, 2020 By: Aga TrinidadTimes are changing and technology is becoming more of an everyday norm. With the added COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are working remotely and having to use video platforms for our daily work interactions. This video conferencing...
Covid-19 Benefits
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2020 By: Aga TrinidadThere has been so much information swirling around for small business owners to sift through regarding the novel CoronaVirus. We are getting a lot of questions from our clients about benefits plans right now: how can I...
Healthy Resources during Shelter-in-Place Orders
Thursday, April 9th, 2020 I gave myself the title of “outgoing introvert” long ago; meaning I can go work a room, do a presentation, and network with ease….but only for so long. After being in a room full of people, I NEED my alone time, to the point where when the...
COVID-19 Legislation Considerations for Small Business Owners
Thursday, April 3rd, 2020 NOTE: This document is not legal advice and is up to date as of April 1, 2020. This situation is still changing rapidly and you should work with your HR team/CPA and/or attorneys to determine the right course of action for your company or...
Employer Action: New Poster Requirements
Monday, March 30, 2020 Information is coming at us fast and furious, and we know things are changing every day for employers when it comes to dealing with the novel Coronavirus. How we work, when we work, and even IF we work are all impacted. One thing we do know is...