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AB5 New Employee Classification Test Signed into Law
Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation placing in law the test for determining when a worker is an independent contract as outlined in a California Supreme Court decision last year. AB 5 codifies the “ABC” test adopted by the California Supreme Court in Dynamex...
Counting Employees Doesn’t Always Add Up!
Employee counts are used to determine what laws, rules, fees and penalties apply to a health plan and/or the employer sponsor. The methods for counting employees are as varied as the laws that affect them. Counting employees can leave you feeling cross-eyed. With the...
Cities of Petaluma and Sonoma Increase Minimum Wage
The local minimum wage ordinance trend continues to heat up, again, as Petaluma and Sonoma, two Bay Area cities, approved to accelerate the minimum wage rates currently set forth in California's minimum wage schedule, by adopting their own local minimum wage...
California Cleans Up Sexual Harassment Training Law
On August 30, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed clean-up legislation (S.B. 778) clarifying the state’s sexual harassment prevention training and education law, particularly when mandatory training must be completed. Why a Clean-Up Bill? California’s...
Form I-9 Is Expiring on August 31, 2019
The federal government's Form I-9, used by HR departments across the country to verify workers' employment eligibility, is expiring at the end of the month. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is working on updating the form, but it may not happen...
ICE Heats Up Form I-9 Audits: What California Employers Need to Do If They Get a Notice
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued thousands of Form I-9 audit notices this summer. As ICE worksite enforcement continues to increase, California employers need to keep in mind state requirements when served with a Form I-9 audit notice....
Barry Cohn Chosen by the SFVBJ The 200 Most Influential Leaders
The San Fernando Valley Business Journal has included Barry Cohn as one of the 200 most influential leaders in the Valley. Barry is President of Really Great Employee Benefits an employee benefits consulting firm headquartered in Canoga Park, and CEO of JorgensenHR...
US Department of Labor Released an Updated Workplace Poster for Federal Contractors
Federal contractors and subcontractors are required to inform employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the primary law governing relations between unions and employers in the private sector. This poster has been updated as of June 12,...
How to Make the Most of Your Employee Turnover
Separation. Termination. Departure. No matter what you call it, the fact remains the same: People on your team will come and go. Employee turnover is interruptive, expensive, and inconvenient. But, like most things, it can also be an opportunity to learn and grow....
What You Need to Know About the Vermont Supreme Court Ruling
The Vermont Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling, regarding HIPAA lawsuits, that could potentially change the way individuals hold their healthcare providers accountable for breaches of PHI (Protected Health Information). Maybe you heard about this case but don’t...
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