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Now that the April 30 posting deadline has passed, many employers are taking down their 2025 Form 300A (Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses). But here’s the key message: your compliance responsibilities are far from over. At JorgensenHR, we often see...

WHAT CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS NEED TO ADDRESS NOW As we move into 2026, the compliance landscape continues to get more complex—and more expensive to ignore. The employers we work with aren’t struggling because they don’t care… they’re struggling because the rules keep...

At JorgensenHR, we help employers stay ahead of legal shifts, not react to them after the fact. And one recent development should absolutely be on your radar. The U.S. Supreme Court, in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, fundamentally changed what qualifies as an “adverse...

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently rescinded its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, which had been issued in 2024 to provide employers with detailed interpretation of federal harassment laws. While the move has generated...

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has issued preliminary guidance, updated FAQs, and draft reporting templates for the 2025 Pay Data Reporting cycle, with reports currently due May 13, 2026. While these materials are labeled preliminary and may be refined...

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,...