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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...
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Thursday, March 19, 2020 We know there are a lot of questions out there regarding the bill that Congress passed yesterday. Below is a *very* abbreviated overview of the items that pertain to small businesses (under 500 employees). There is a LOT more covered in this...
New Minimum Wage Rates Effective July 1
Sunday, July 01, 2019 July 1 is a big day this year! In addition to San Francisco's Consideration of Salary History Ordinance going into effect today, the minimum wage in several California cities and towns is increasing as well. Northern California cities with...
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Thursday, March 19, 2020 We know there are a lot of questions out there regarding the bill that Congress passed yesterday. Below is a *very* abbreviated overview of the items that pertain to small businesses (under 500 employees). There is a LOT more covered in this...
New Minimum Wage Rates Effective July 1
Sunday, July 01, 2019 July 1 is a big day this year! In addition to San Francisco's Consideration of Salary History Ordinance going into effect today, the minimum wage in several California cities and towns is increasing as well. Northern California cities with...
National Day of Mourning December 5th
Tuesday, December 04, 2018 Tomorrow, December 5, 2018, will be a National Day of Mourning, as we pause to celebrate and remember the life of President George HW Bush, or simply, "41." Whatever your politics are, whether you voted for him or not, and whether you agreed...
Planning a Company Holiday Party?
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 'Tis the season....the season for parties galore! Whether you're planning the whole thing or just "policing" it, the Company Holiday Party can be fun for everyone - even if you're in HR! We've worked up some tips to make the party less of...
Planning your Company’s Holiday Party?
Sunday, November 26, 2018 'Tis the season....the season for parties galore! There's nothing like a great holiday party, but if you're in HR, you may be the one planning your company's holiday party. How is it that those of us who are telling people not to drink at...
Lending a Helping Hand in Our Communities
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Many of us start thinking about making some donations to local non-profits during the Holidays. This year, however, our neighbors in Butte and Ventura Counties need some help a little early. The devastation of these fires is hard for those...
Top HR Mistakes Series…Asking Illegal Interview Questions
Monday, September 24, 2018 They may seem innocent, and you may be asking from a place of genuine interest; a way to get to know a person quickly and ascertain whether or not they would be a good fit for your open role. But certain questions are off limits during the...
San Francisco’s Consideration of Salary History Ordinance in Effect Today
Sunday, July 01, 2018 Attention San Francisco employers! If you are registered to do business in San Francisco, be aware that San Francisco's Consideration of Salary History Ordinance goes into effect today! This ordinance is very similar to California's Salary...
Top HR Mistakes Series…Handbooks
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Next up in our series of the Top Ten HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make...Handbooks! Why Do I Need a Handbook? Many small companies think, "why should I spend time (or money) on a handbook? I only have a couple employees!" The fact is, here in...
Top HR Mistakes Series…Applying Federal Laws to CA Employees
Thursday, March 22, 2018 We're revisiting our series on the Top HR Mistakes Made by Small Employers! Each week we'll dig in on another mistake we see frequently occurring in small businesses - and if we're honest, they're probably happening in larger companies too!...