by connecttohr | Feb 11, 2014 | HR News for Small Businesses, Legal/ Compliance
In our continuing series on new and revised California employment laws, here are two revisions that extend protections for victims of crime, domestic abuse and stalking. SB288 currently prohibits an employer from discharging or discriminating against an employee who...
by connecttohr | Jan 22, 2014 | HR News for Small Businesses, Legal/ Compliance
In my last blog we talked about the new minimum wage for the state of California and for the cities of San Francisco and San Jose. Another ruling related to wages has to do with compensation for piece rate employees. If you employ piece rate workers, you must pay...
by connecttohr | Jan 13, 2014 | HR News for Small Businesses, Legal/ Compliance
There are a number of new employment-related laws going into effect in 2014. I’ll be summarizing those for you in my next few blogs. Let’s start with minimum wage changes. AB 10 raises the minimum wage in California from $8/hour to $9/hour effective July 1, 2014. The...
by connecttohr | Dec 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
Believe it or not, 2013 is nearly over. Before you take off for the holidays, be sure you have reviewed and completed those HR items you need to finish before year end. Here’s a checklist for you: Order any updated Federal and State Labor Law Posters. Review your...
by connecttohr | Nov 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
In my last blog I wrote about the benefits that community service provides to teams, individuals and corporations, as well as to the organizations served. Now it’s time to start planning how you and your team are going to be “helping hands” to those in need this...