HR

Thanksgiving is arguably one of the best holidays of the year. Between the golden roasted (or deep-fried!) turkey, bowls of sweet cranberry sauce, and heaps of buttery mashed potatoes, it’s hard to go wrong with a holiday dedicated almost exclusively…

5 Tips to Improve Job Postings

November 16, 2020

Job postings are often the first impression a prospective job applicant has with your organization. It’s important for that impression to be an informative one. Your job postings should convey why someone would want to work for your company, what…

Understanding the ADA: Key Concepts

November 2, 2020

ada, business, compliance, Employee, HR

If you weren’t familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) before the pandemic, you probably are by now. The ADA has been a major reference point for COVID-19 response. For example, with the confidentiality of medical information (like employee…

California Changes Independent Contractor Test for Some Gig Workers

October 26, 2020

business, compliance, Employee, HR, independent contractor

On September 4, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation (AB 2257) expanding the exemptions to the state’s ABC test. Using this test, employers can determine whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor under California Labor Code,…

Voting Leave Compliance

October 19, 2020

Many employers are unaware of state voting leave laws, which we anticipate will be heavily relied upon this year given the challenges presented by the pandemic. Most states require employers to provide at least a few hours off to vote.…

How to Reduce Turnover with Exit Interviews

October 12, 2020

Human Resources

business, Employee, HR, leadership, management, turnover

We’ve had a lot of turnover since the pandemic started and are thinking about doing exit interviews to see if we can find out why. Do you have any suggestions? Exit interviews can be a very useful tool — if…

eAlert: California Expands Family and Medical Leave

October 5, 2020

Effective January 1, 2021, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) will apply to employers with 5+ employees. This law requires eligible employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to employees. Additionally, California has amended the law…

eAlert: California Expanded Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19

September 28, 2020

business, c, compliance, Coronavirus, HR, safety

California has expanded its supplemental paid sick leave to cover many workers who are not entitled to emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Supplemental paid sick leave is sick leave that is…

eAlert: DOL Revises FFCRA Leave Rules

September 21, 2020