by connecttohr | Sep 10, 2014 | Benefits, Employment Best Practices, HR News for Small Businesses, Legal/ Compliance
Governor Jerry Brown is expected to sign into law shortly a bill requiring California employers to provide paid sick leave for all employees except those covered by collective bargaining agreements that already include paid sick leave, and providers of home healthcare...
by connecttohr | Aug 22, 2014 | Employment Best Practices, Legal/ Compliance, Termination, Uncategorized
In my last blog we talked about the Termination Checklist and how it’s important to ensure there are no loose ends when an employee terminates voluntarily or is fired. It’s also important to know, when issuing the final paycheck, what you can and cannot deduct from...
by connecttohr | Aug 12, 2014 | Employment Best Practices, Termination
There are a number of activities that need to be completed to ensure a smooth and legal transition when an employee leaves, either voluntarily or involuntarily. The best way to ensure that none of these activities gets overlooked is to incorporate a Termination...
by connecttohr | Jul 25, 2014 | HR News for Small Businesses, Legal/ Compliance, Uncategorized
If you are a San Francisco employer, here’s a reminder about some SF-specific ordinances that can be costly if you don’t comply. Also, for those of you who look to foreign nationals to fill certain skill needs, the H1-B cap has been reached for this year. This year...
by connecttohr | Jul 14, 2014 | HR News for Small Businesses, Legal/ Compliance
I recently attended a couple of legal seminars and I wanted to take this opportunity to bring you up to date on some employment law changes and updates that are important for business owners. Paid Family Leave (PFL) SB 770, which went into effect July 1, 2014, expands...
