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In today’s competitive labor market, employers are constantly searching for ways to strengthen culture, recognize employees, and create a more connected workforce. One often-overlooked solution is a company web store. While many employers think of branded merchandise...

As temperatures rise across California, so do employer responsibilities. Heat illness remains one of the most serious - and preventable - workplace safety hazards facing employers today. Failing to comply with California’s heat illness prevention requirements can...

HR teams have become prime targets for cybercriminals because they manage some of an organization’s most sensitive data payroll information, Social Security numbers, employee banking details, medical records, and applicant information. Cyber threats are no longer just...

California employers already adjusted to the statewide minimum wage increase to $16.90 per hour effective January 1, 2026, but don’t assume that means you’re compliant. Many California cities and counties continue to impose higher local minimum wage rates, and several...

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...

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently rescinded its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, which had been issued in 2024 to provide employers with detailed interpretation of federal harassment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