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Years ago, Human Resources was viewed primarily as an administrative function hiring employees and making sure they were paid on time. Today, business owners recognize that HR is a strategic driver of organizational success. It impacts compliance, culture, risk...

OSHA Form 300A – Workplace Posting (February 1 – April 30) Employers that had 11 or more employees company-wide at any point in 2025 must post OSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) from February 1 through April 30, even if there were no...

Employers that offer company-sponsored Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and transportation benefits should take steps now to ensure that the updated 2026...

Employees are often the first to see problems but not always comfortable raising concerns directly. When organizations want to reduce risk, improve culture, and stay compliant, they create safe, confidential ways for employees to speak up. That’s where the We Want to...

2025 brought California employers a wave of new legal obligations, updated rules and regulations, and significant court decisions that will require thoughtful planning in 2026. There are 9 new labor laws impacting most employers, plus 8 key court cases. In addition,...

California employers often struggle to determine whether time spent on new-hire activities such as drug testing, background checks, or onboarding tasks — is compensable. A recent California court decision involving Amazon (Martinho v. Amazon.com Services LLC) provides...

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2025 Every day more employers are using AI in hiring and employment practices. The future looks to AI to assist us with employment decisions however we need to be careful about violating discrimination laws. The California Civil Rights Council...

What You Need to Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces sweeping changes - but two provisions stand out for employers with tipped workers and those paying overtime: “No Tax on Tips” “No Tax...

In the last few weeks I have spoken to four companies with 60, 100, 220 and 2,800 employees with serious HR issues involving employee relations, wage and hour lawsuits, leaves of absence issue among many others. A well-structured HR function is the backbone of every...

With temperatures already climbing and triple-digit heat forecasted across California, it’s more important than ever for employers to ensure full compliance with Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention Regulations. Whether your employees work outdoors or indoors, extreme...