New Criminal History “Ban the Box” Law Takes Effect January 1, 2018
A new law recently signed by Gov. Jerry Brown will prohibit employers in California from including criminal history inquiries on employment applications before making a conditional offer of employment. AB 1008 applies to all California employers with 5 or more...HR Alert: Revised I-9 Form and New Employee Notice Requirement
Here are some recently-implemented requirements you should be aware of. Revised I-9 Form Now Available On July 17, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised version of the Employment Eligibility Verification form, Form I-9. Employers may...New Minimum Wage and Hiring Rules in Effect
As of July 1, the minimum wage has increased in a number of California cities. If you have employees in any of the following cities, be sure that you have changed their pay rates accordingly. Note that in some cities, the minimum hourly wage is based on the number of...Creating a Culture That Promotes Good Behavior
In my past couple of blogs I’ve discussed harassment and bullying, how to recognize and prevent those behaviors, and the negative effects they can have on your business. But bullying and harassment are just two of many bad behaviors that can impact your business....Achieving Growth Through Effective Workforce Planning
In my last blog, I discussed the importance of taking some time – now – to plan for the various HR activities that need to occur throughout the year. A good place to start is with your workforce planning. We all want to grow our businesses. But without a clear...Get Your Free Report!
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Empathy: An Essential Skill for LeadersOver the past few months I’ve been talking about the […]