Dec 31, 2024 | Compliance, HR Management, Small Business
Major Employment Law Updates in California for 2025 Series In 2025, a number of new laws are set to take effect in California. From whistleblower protection to prohibitions about captive audience meetings, California’s new rules will impact your company’s day-to-day...
Dec 30, 2024 | Compliance, HR Management, Small Business
Major Employment Law Updates in California for 2025 Series With a new year rolling around, it is time for employers to read up on the latest employment law updates in California. Wage and hour laws are getting refreshed, with changes to California’s minimum wage....
Dec 16, 2024 | Employee management, Hiring, HR Management, Human Resources
In the United States, the number of job openings was at 7.7 million in October 2024. However, the number of hires topped out at 5.3 million. For businesses throughout the country, there simply aren’t enough workers to fill every open position. Small businesses trying...
Dec 12, 2024 | HR Management, HR Services, Human Resources
By creating a comprehensive, accurate budget, you can ensure your company has the HR and compliance funding it needs. Many major HR laws carry stiff penalties if they are violated. More importantly, it’s hard to have a positive organizational culture if you don’t have...
Dec 11, 2024 | Compliance, HR Management, HR Services, Small Business
Unless it causes the employer an undue hardship, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers. However, there are several important provisions that employers must understand in order to remain in...
Dec 6, 2024 | Compliance, HR Management, HR Services, Payroll, Payroll & Taxes, Small Business
If your state legally requires small businesses to provide paid sick leave, then you are required to offer it to your employees. However, even if you aren’t required to do so, there are times when it makes sense to have paid leave as a benefit. Paid sick leave is...