What To Do if ICE Shows Up at Your Business

No employer wants a surprise visit from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – but it’s critical to be prepared. Whether it’s an unexpected visit or a scheduled audit, knowing your rights and responsibilities can make all the difference. Below is a...

Do You Have a Written Indoor Heat Illness Plan?

As of July 2024, all California employers are required to have a written Indoor Heat Illness Plan (IHIP). Employers now have stricter responsibilities to protect workers from heat-related illnesses, even indoors as well as employees who work outdoors. Cal/OSHA’s new...

The EEO-1 Reporting Portal is Open!

The EEO-1 Component 1 data collection portal officially opened on May 20, and the clock is ticking — employers have until June 24 to submit their 2024 workforce demographic data. If you’re a private employer with 100 or more employees or a federal contractor with 50...

California Employers Win Meal Period Waiver Clarity

In a big win for California employers, the Court of Appeal ruled in Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, Inc. that prospectively signed meal period waivers by non-exempt employees are enforceable – as long as specific legal requirements are met. This decision provides...